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How Much Are You Spending on Back-to-School Shopping in Elk Grove?
A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

Written ByΒ Akiko Oda
With July in the rear-view mirror, back-to-school shopping is once again onΒ the radar for many Elk GroveΒ parents.
But how much are you willing to spend on new school supplies, clothes and electronics?
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A recent survey found that 67 percent of parents in America with school-aged children plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year, according toΒ Offers.com.
Here's the breakdown of the survey results:
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- 21 percent will spendΒ $1-$100
- 22 percent will spendΒ $101-$200
- 21percent will spendΒ $201-$300
- 8 percent will spendΒ $301-$400
- 16 percent will spend more thanΒ $400
- 4 percent won't spend anything
- 8 percent are not sure what they are spending
How much do you plan on spending for back-to-school shopping this year?Β Tell us in the comments below.Β
The survey also revealed that majority of the parents plan to do their shopping in stores, rather than online.
More results from the survey can be seen atΒ Offers.com.
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