Which revolutionary invention saw its price drop by approximately 99% in just 30 years due to a deliberate pricing strategy that prioritized mass adoption over immediate profits?

Throughout history, inventors and innovators have faced a crucial challenge: how to price their revolutionary discoveries. The sweet spot between accessibility and profitability has determined which inventions changed the world and which were forgotten. This pricing strategy was especially evident during one particular technological revolution that transformed global communication. Test your knowledge about this pivotal pricing decision that made a world-changing invention accessible to millions.

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The telephone, which dropped from $3,000 (adjusted for inflation) in 1876 to $40 by 1906, making it accessible to middle-class households
The personal computer, which initially sold for $2,500 in 1975 but was available for $25 by 2005 due to component standardization
The electric light bulb, which Edison priced at $850 (adjusted) in 1879 but cost just $8 by 1909 through manufacturing innovations
The television, which Philo Farnsworth initially sold for $7,500 (adjusted) in 1927 but reduced to $75 by 1957 through licensing agreements