He bought 6-2=<<6-2=4>>4 rose bushes for himself

The rose bushes for himself cost 4*$75=$<<4*75=300>>300

He also spent 2*$100=$<<2*100=200>>200 on aloes.

He spent a total of $200+$300=$<<200+300=500>>500

# Answer

500
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Mike buys 6 rose bushes at 75 dollars each, 2 of them are for his friend and the rest are for him.  He also buys 2 tiger tooth aloes for 100 dollars each.  How much money did he spend on plants for himself?
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Mike buys 6 rose bushes at 75 dollars each, 2 of them are for his friend and the rest are for him.  He also buys 2 tiger tooth aloes for 100 dollars each.  How much money did he spend on plants for himself?
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