He makes 1.5-1=$<<1.5-1=.5>>.5 from each candy bar

He sells 5*10=<<5*10=50>>50 candy bars

So he makes 50*.5=$<<50*.5=25>>25

# Answer

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James is running a fundraiser selling candy bars.  Each box has 10 candy bars in it.  He sells 5 boxes.  He sells each candy bar for $1.50 and buys each bar for $1. How much profit does he make from these sales?
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James is running a fundraiser selling candy bars.  Each box has 10 candy bars in it.  He sells 5 boxes.  He sells each candy bar for $1.50 and buys each bar for $1. How much profit does he make from these sales?
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