To make a shed in his backyard, Tom needs 1000 bricks. He can buy half of the bricks for 50% off of $.50. The other Half he needs to pay full price. How many dollars does Tom spend?
Think hard. Detailed solution:
375
Tom can buy 1000 / 2 = 500 for half price.

He will spend $.

50 / 2 = $.

25 on the half - priced bricks.

Thus, he will spend 500 * $.

25 = $125 on the half - priced bricks.

He will spend 500 * $.

50 = $250 on the full - priced bricks.

Thus, he will spend $125 + $250 = $375 total.

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The final answer: 375