Question 1

The data here shows an hypothetical age distribution of the population of a town in Nigeria. 

Sex   Age in years    
  10 and below 11-14   15-3 36 - 64 65 and above
Male 1350 2275    1135         Y 3250
Female 2650 2725    1365 4265   Z
Total 4000 X          2500 7500 6000

From this data, calculate:
(a) X, Y, Z.
(b) The total population of the town.
(c) The difference be-tween the population of male and female aged 14 and below.
(d) The percentage of the population aged 14 and below.
(e) The dependency ratio in the town. 
 

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Economics
Year
1997
Question no.
#1
Type
Theory

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