human
James buys a ring for his bride-to-be. The diamond cost $600 and the gold cost $300. He pays a 30% premium for it to be made. How much did he pay?
assistant
How much did the materials cost? ** The material cost 600+300=$<<600+300=900>>900
How much did the premium cost? ** The premium came out to 900*.3=$<<900*.3=270>>270
How much did the ring cost? ** So the total cost was 900+270=$<<900+270=1170>>1170
#### 1170