Spongebob earned 30 x $2 = $<<30*2=60>>60 for the burgers.

He also earned 12 x $1.5 = $<<12*1.5=18>>18 for the large fries.

Therefore, Spongebob earned $60 + $18 = $<<60+18=78>>78 for the day.

# Answer

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Spongebob works in a burger shop. If he sells 30 burgers for $2 each and 12 large fries for $1.5. How much will Spongebob earn for the day?
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