Passage: During the 1960s, median family incomes increased by over 33%, while per capita expenditures on recreation and meals grew by over 40%. From 1959 to 1969, median family income (in 1984 dollars) increased from $19,300 to $26,700. By 1969, 79.6% of all households owned at least one car, 82.6% owned a refrigerator or freezer, 79% owned a black and white television set, 31.9% owned a color television set, and 70% owned a washing machine. Leisure time also increased. By 1970, it was estimated that the average workingman in America had 140 days off work each year. US work hours fell by 10.7% between 1950 and 1979, though the decline was still around half that of Western Europe.
How many less people owned a washing machine than a black and white television set, in percentage? How many more dollars was the median family income in 1969 than in 1959? How many years did it take for median family income to increase by 7400 dollars? Which products were owned by more than 50% of the population? Which were there more owners of, one car or a refrigerator or freezer?