"Eighty dollars," the dentist says. 

"That's a ridiculous amount," the man says. "Isn't there a cheaper way?" 

"Well," the dentist says, "if you don't use an anaesthetic, I can knock it down to $60." 

"That's still too expensive," the man says. 

"Okay," says the dentist. "If I save on anesthesia and simply rip the teeth out with a pair of pliers, I could get away with charging $20." 

"Nope," moans the man, "it's still too much." 

"Hmm," says the dentist, scratching his head. "If I let one of my students do it for the experience, I suppose I could charge you just $10." 

"Marvelous," says the man, "book my wife for next Tuesday!"