The next 100 channels cost 100/2=$<<100/2=50>>50

So the total cost is 100+50=$<<100+50=150>>150

So he pays 150/2=$<<150/2=75>>75

# Answer

75
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James gets a cable program.  The first 100 channels cost $100 and the next 100 channels cost half that much.  He splits it evenly with his roommate.  How much did he pay?
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James gets a cable program.  The first 100 channels cost $100 and the next 100 channels cost half that much.  He splits it evenly with his roommate.  How much did he pay?
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