<human>:  Mr. Smith has incurred a 2% finance charge because he was not able to pay on time for his balance worth $150. If he plans to settle his balance today, how much will Mr. Smith pay?
<bot>: How much is the finance charge? ** The finance charge amounts to $150 x 2/100 = $<<150*2/100=3>>3.
How much will Mr. Smith pay? ** Thus, Mr. Smith will pay a total of $150 + $3 = $<<150+3=153>>153.
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