Jorge spent 24 tickets * $7 per ticket = $<<24*7=168>>168 total.

After applying the discount, Jorge spent $168 * 0.50 = $<<168*0.50=84>>84.

# Answer

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Jorge bought 24 tickets for $7 each. For purchasing so many, he is given a discount of 50%. How much, in dollars, did he spend on tickets?
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Jorge bought 24 tickets for $7 each. For purchasing so many, he is given a discount of 50%. How much, in dollars, did he spend on tickets?
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