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Moneybox Thursday, 3 October, 2002, 09:04 GMT 10:04 UK
Quiz: Are you a finance expert?
Test your knowledge
Money Box has been broadcasting since 1977. How much do you remember about personal finance back then?

Try our quick quiz to find out.

Today the average cost of a property in the South East of England is £162,250 – what was the average cost of a property in 1977?
A: £16,731
B: £22,454
C: £31,655
In 1977 we each spent, on average, £155 a year using a credit card. What is the average amount we each spend using a credit card in 2002?
A: £553
B: £1,247
C: £1,989
Freddie Laker's Skytrain service to the USA began in Autumn 1977. What was the lowest price fare?
A: £59
B: £89
C: £109
In 1977 banks opened between 10am and 3pm and there were only 2156 cash machines. How many cash machines are there across the UK today?
A: 7,500
B: 22,000
C: 37,000
In June 1977, how much was it announced that the cost of a colour TV licence would go up to?
A: £16
B: £22
C: £30
What was the men's average weekly wage 25 years ago?
A: £78.60
B: £95.20
C: £103.80
How much was basic state pension for a single person in 1977?
A: £12.55
B: £14.70
C: £15.30
The basic rate of Income Tax when Money Box began was what?
A: 15%
B: 21%
C: 34%
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