The second ring cost 2*10000=$<<2*10000=20000>>20,000

He sells the first ring for 10,000/2=$<<10000/2=5000>>5000

So he is out of pocket 10000-5000=$<<10000-5000=5000>>5000

So that means he is out of pocket 20,000+5000=$<<20000+5000=25000>>25,000

# Answer

25000
<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Jim buys a wedding ring for $10,000.  He gets his wife a ring that is twice that much and sells the first one for half its value.  How much is he out of pocket?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant

user
25000
Jim buys a wedding ring for $10,000.  He gets his wife a ring that is twice that much and sells the first one for half its value.  How much is he out of pocket?
train