The first 100 channels cost $100, so each channel costs $100/100 = $1.
The next 100 channels cost half that much, so each channel costs $1/2 = $0.50.
In total, James paid $100 + $0.50 * 100 = $100 + $50 = $150.
Since he splits it evenly with his roommate, James paid $150/2 = $75.
#### 75
The answer is: 75
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### Problem:
James gets a cable program.  The first 100 channels cost $100 and the next 100 channels cost half that much.  He splits it evenly with his roommate.  How much did he pay?

### Answer:
