He bought 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 pounds of pork

So he has 20+10=<<20+10=30>>30 pounds of meat

That means he can make 30/1.5=<<30/1.5=20>>20 meals

So he makes 20*20=$<<20*20=400>>400

# Answer

400
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James buys 20 pounds of beef and half that much pork.  He uses 1.5 pounds of meat to make meals at his restaurant.  Each meal sells for $20.  How much money did he make?
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James buys 20 pounds of beef and half that much pork.  He uses 1.5 pounds of meat to make meals at his restaurant.  Each meal sells for $20.  How much money did he make?
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