The following genuine counts are from the 2011 age-structure sheet of the OCR large data set.
| Local Authority | All usual residents | Age 65–74 | Age 75–84 | Age 85–89 | Age 90 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 513242 | 50883 | 30635 | 7321 | 3506 |
| Darlington | 105564 | 9717 | 6172 | 1740 | 810 |
Calculate the proportion aged 65 or over for each Local Authority.
Calculate the proportion aged 65 or over in the two Local Authorities combined.
Explain why the combined proportion is not the arithmetic mean of the answers to part (a).