He cuts off 9-6=<<9-6=3>>3 inches when he gets a haircut

That means he needs to cut it every 3/1.5=<<3/1.5=2>>2 months

So he gets 12/2=<<12/2=6>>6 haircuts a year

He gives a 45*.2=$<<45*.2=9>>9 tip

So that means each hair cut cost 45+9=$<<45+9=54>>54

So he pays 54*6=$<<54*6=324>>324 a year

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John's hair grows 1.5 inches every month.  Every time it gets to 9 inches long he cuts it down to 6 inches.  A haircut costs $45 and he gives a 20% tip.  How much does he spend on haircuts a year?
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John's hair grows 1.5 inches every month.  Every time it gets to 9 inches long he cuts it down to 6 inches.  A haircut costs $45 and he gives a 20% tip.  How much does he spend on haircuts a year?
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