Mini Math Lesson
For use with the Nov./Dec. 2010 issue, pages 4–5.
Average Price of a
U.S. Movie Ticket, 1980–2010
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$8.00
$7.00
$6.00
$5.00
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.00
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Source: Hollywood.com Box Office Division
Special thanks to Paul Dergarabedian,
president of Hollywood.com’s box office
division, for his help with this article.
Average Ticket Price
$9.00
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19
5
8
19
90
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95
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20
05
20
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10
20
*The 2010 average price is accurate as of July.
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