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The given table illustrates how consumers spent on various items in five countries(Italy, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Turkey) in the year 2002. Overall, Turkey is the highest in department of food, drinks and tobacco, whereas Italy is holding the last position. In clothing and footwear, Italy acquires first position and Sweden stands at last. In leisure and education Turkey holds highest share and spain is the least in this segment. In Turkey, 32. 14% of the consumers spent on food, drinks, tobacco which is the highest percentage when compared to all given countries. To the contrary, Sweden is the least spending 15. 77% in these items. In clothing and footwear, 9% of the consumers purchased in Italy which stands top at this department whereas, sweden stands at last with 5. 40%. Overall all countries expenditure is less than 5% in leisure and education. In Turkey, leisure and education are given higher priority when compared to all other countries which is 4. 35%.