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Question 7

Demographic data for Bristol (2021 Census)

Age groupPopulation
Under 16 (Children)82,400
16 to 64 (Working age)324,200
65 and over (Elderly)65,800
Total population472,400

Study the table above showing the population structure of Bristol, a major UK city.

Calculate the dependency ratio for Bristol to 1 decimal place, using the following formula:

Dependency Ratio=Number of dependents (under 16 and 65+)Working-age population (16 to 64)×100 \text{Dependency Ratio} = \frac{\text{Number of dependents (under 16 and 65+)}}{\text{Working-age population (16 to 64)}} \times 100 Dependency Ratio=Working-age population (16 to 64)Number of dependents (under 16 and 65+)​×100
A

31.431.431.4

B

45.745.745.7

C

20.320.320.3

D

25.425.425.4

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Case study of a major UK city Questions

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50 exam-style questions on Edexcel A GCSE Geography Case study of a major UK city. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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