Question:
During a sale, Ban Meng bought 10 identical plates. His aunt bought 6 such plates. She also bought 4 mugs at $3.20 each. Altogether, she spent $2.40 less than Ban Meng. How much did Ban Meng and his aunt spend altogether?

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During a sale, Ban Meng bought 10 identical plates. His aunt bought 6 such plates. She also bought 4 mugs at $3.20 each. Altogether, she spent $2.40 less than Ban Meng. How much did Ban Meng and his aunt spend altogether?