He got 250*.8=$<<250*.8=200>>200

He gets a 600*.25=$<<600*.25=150>>150 discount on the second system

So it cost 600-150=$<<600-150=450>>450

So he was 450-200=$<<450-200=250>>250 out of pocket

# Answer

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John decides to trade in his stereo system.  His old system cost 250 dollars and he got 80% of the value for it.  He then buys a system that costs $600 that he gets a 25% discount on.  How much money came out of his pocket?
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John decides to trade in his stereo system.  His old system cost 250 dollars and he got 80% of the value for it.  He then buys a system that costs $600 that he gets a 25% discount on.  How much money came out of his pocket?
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