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%