The given pie charts compare the expenses in 7 different categories in 1966 and 1996 by American Citizens.

The pie charts illustrate the expenditures of the American people on seven essential items between the years 1966 and 1996.

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, as observed in the year 1966 the citizens spent most on food and

cars

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,

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less on computers. Meanwhile, by 1996 there is a drastic shift seen that more people choose

cars

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over other important things

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making books the lowest of their interest. Way back in 1966, food is imperative for Americans which garnered the highest percentage (roughly 44%). Closely followed by

cars

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at 23%. Trailing behind Furniture, Petrol, Restaurants, books, and computers at 10%,9%,7%,6%, and 1%, respectively, which the latter being the lowest. Turning to the year 1996, a notable significant change happened to make

cars

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the primary need of the people in America at approximately 45%,

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spending more than half of the per cent on other categories. Food and restaurant had a similar percentage (14%). Petrol and Furniture shared the same per cent (8%).

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making computers the second lowest at just 10%.

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a small fraction was noted on books (1%).