He pays for 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 pounds of steaks

That cost 10*15=$<<10*15=150>>150

# Answer

150
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James buys steaks for buy one get one free.  The price is $15 per pound and he buys 20 pounds.  How much did he pay for the steaks?
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James buys steaks for buy one get one free.  The price is $15 per pound and he buys 20 pounds.  How much did he pay for the steaks?
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