The amount paid to the teacher per day is 5 periods * $5 / period = $<<5*5=25>>25 per day.

The amount paid for 24 days is $25 / day * 24 days = $<<25*24=600>>600.

The total amount for 6 months is $600 * 6 = $<<600*6=3600>>3600.

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A teacher teaches 5 periods a day and works 24 days a month. He is paid $5 per period. if he has been working for 6 months now how much has he earned in total?
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A teacher teaches 5 periods a day and works 24 days a month. He is paid $5 per period. if he has been working for 6 months now how much has he earned in total?
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