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Expected spending by U.S. parents on back-to-school items 2015-2016, by category

How much do you expect to spend on back-to-school shopping in each of the following areas?

The data displays the average dollar amount U.S. parents expected to spend on back-to-school items in 2015 and 2016, broken down by category. In 2016, parents expected to spend on average 293 USD on their children's back-to-school clothing and accessories.

Technology	466	505
Clothing and accessories	269	293
Musical instruments	194	267
Mobile devices	125	172
Shoes	120	145
School supplies	111	138
Outwear/jackets	106	126

Expected spending by U.S. parents on back-to-school items 2015-2016, by category

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