Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Jessie's community built a new hedge. Each section of the hedge used 30 pieces of concrete blocks that cost $2 per piece. The hedge has eight sections. How much did they spend on the concrete blocks?

### Response:
The total amount of concrete blocks needed for the eight sections is 8 x 30 = <<8*30=240>>240.
The community spent 240 x $2 = $<<240*2=480>>480 on the concrete blocks.
#### 480