The line graph illustrates the monthly salary in Japan and the prices of both colored and black & white TVs, measured in yen, between 1953 and 1973.
Overall, the monthly salary showed a steady increase, while the prices of both types of TVs significantly declined. Notably, in 1963 and 1968, the monthly salary and the prices of TVs were approximately equal.
In 1953, the monthly salary in Japan was at its lowest, at 30 yen. However, it increased steadily over two decades, peaking at 180 yen in 1973.
An opposite trend was observed in the prices of both types of TVs. The price of black & white TVs was 100 yen in the first year. However, it gradually declined until 1968, followed by a slight drop over the next five years, reaching its lowest point at around 35 yen in 1973.Moreover, the price of colored TVs saw a sharp decline from 180 to 110 yen over five years. After that, it decreased slightly, reaching 90 yen in 1973.
Overall, the monthly salary showed a steady increase, while the prices of both types of TVs significantly declined. Notably, in 1963 and 1968, the monthly salary and the prices of TVs were approximately equal.
In 1953, the monthly salary in Japan was at its lowest, at 30 yen. However, it increased steadily over two decades, peaking at 180 yen in 1973.
An opposite trend was observed in the prices of both types of TVs. The price of black & white TVs was 100 yen in the first year. However, it gradually declined until 1968, followed by a slight drop over the next five years, reaching its lowest point at around 35 yen in 1973.Moreover, the price of colored TVs saw a sharp decline from 180 to 110 yen over five years. After that, it decreased slightly, reaching 90 yen in 1973.