Tom can buy 1000/2=<<1000/2=500>>500 for half price.

He will spend $.50/2= $<<.50/2=.25>>.25 on the half-priced bricks.

Thus, he will spend 500*$.25=$<<500*.25=125>>125 on the half-priced bricks.

He will spend 500*$.50=$<<500*.50=250>>250 on the full-priced bricks.

Thus, he will spend $125+$250=$<<125+250=375>>375 total.

# Answer

375
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To make a shed in his backyard, Tom needs 1000 bricks. He can buy half of the bricks for 50% off of $.50. The other Half he needs to pay full price. How many dollars does Tom spend?
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