Human: Hillary always buys the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday editions of the local newspaper for $0.50 each. On Sunday, she spends $2.00 to get that copy. How much does she spend on the newspaper over 8 weeks? Assistant: 
How much does Hillary spend on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday editions? ** She buys Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's paper for $0.50 each so that's 3*.50 = $<<3*.50=1.50>>1.50
How much does Hillary spend on the newspaper over 8 weeks? ** She spends $1.50 for the weekday papers and $2.00 for the Sunday paper for a total of 1.5+2 = $<<1.5+2=3.50>>3.50 a week
How much does Hillary spend on the newspaper over 8 weeks? ** Over 8 weeks she spends 8*3.5 = $<<8*3.5=28.00>>28.00
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