Average Prices Then and Now

1. How much was the average price of chuck roast per pound in 1981?

$.88 lb.

$1.29 lb.

$1.64 lb.

$2.09 lb.

Not Applicable

2. A pack of 4 rolls of toilet tissue, regular size; how much in 1981, on average?

$.59

$.97

$1.50

$1.00

Not Applicable

3. How much was Chef Boyardee back in 1981?

$.89

$1.00

$.59

$.39

Not Applicable

4. How much was a gallon of milk in 1981?

$.75

$1.00

$1.25

$1.50

Not Applicable

5. The answers are: (1) $1.64 lb. (2) $1.00 (can be bought at Walmart now for $.94) (3) $.89 (4) $1.00 How many did you get correct?

0

1

2

3

4

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6. FYI - The average price for a lb. of chuck roast today is $8.74. The toilet tissue 4 rolls can be bought at Dollar General for $1.00 or Walmart for $.94. The average price for Chef Boyardee is $1.50. The average price for a gallon of milk is $4.00. Do you think these increases are fair, based on how most people have a lot higher wages since 1981?

FYI - The average price for a lb. of chuck roast today is $8.74. The toilet tissue 4 rolls can be bought at Dollar General for $1.00 or Walmart for $.94. The average price for Chef Boyardee is $1.50. The average price for a gallon of milk is $4.00. Do you think these increases are fair, based on how most people have a lot higher wages since 1981?

Yes

No

Undecided

Not Applicable