The normal price of the lessons would be 20*40=$<<20*40=800>>800

The discount saves him 800*.25=$<<800*.25=200>>200

So the lessons cost him 800-200=$<<800-200=600>>600

That means everything costs 500+600=$<<500+600=1100>>1100

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Question:
John decides to learn how to play the piano.  He buys a piano for $500.  He then hires a teacher for 20 lessons at $40 per lesson but ends up getting a 25% discount.  How much did everything cost?
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John decides to learn how to play the piano.  He buys a piano for $500.  He then hires a teacher for 20 lessons at $40 per lesson but ends up getting a 25% discount.  How much did everything cost?
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