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Last Updated: Tuesday, 15 February, 2005, 13:34 GMT
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Quiz: Know the cost of everything?
A survey has suggested that teenagers lack a grasp of the price of some common household items such as a pint of milk, while they know exactly the cost of an iPod Mini. See how you compare.

Question 1
So, typically, how much is a pint of milk?
A: 30p
B: 75p
C: £1
Question 2
How much might you expect to pay for a supermarket's own-brand economy loaf of white sliced bread?
A: 20p
B: 45p
C: 70p
Question 3
Roughly how much would you need to pay in a supermarket for six large free range eggs?
A: 50p
B: 75p
C: £1
Question 4
How much would one copy of the Sun and one copy of the Daily Telegraph cost?
A: 60p
B: 90p
C: £1.50
Question 5
How much is a Saver Return train ticket from London to Manchester? (excluding any special offers or railcards)
A: £23
B: £55
C: £75
D: £102
Question 6
How much is an iPod Mini in the UK?
A: £129
B: £179
C: £219
Question 7
The band Keane are currently number one in the Album chart with Hopes and Fears. How much would a CD of the album cost from a well-known online retailer?
A: £5.99
B: £8.99
C: £11.99
D: £14.99
Question 8
What's the normal, undiscounted, price for most new games for the Playstation 2?
A: £19.99
B: £29.99
C: £39.99
Question 9
What's a typical monthly subscription for ADSL broadband?
A: £7
B: £17
C: £37
Question 10
How much did a text message vote cost in the recent Celebrity Big Brother?
A: 25p plus standard text message rate
B: 50p plus standard text message rate
C: £1 plus standard text message rate

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