The second laptop costs $500*3=$<<500*3=1500>>1500.

Adam needs to spend $1500+$500=$<<1500+500=2000>>2000 for both.

# Answer

2,000
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Adam needs a new laptop and has two choices. The first laptop is $500, and the second laptop is 3 times as costly as the first laptop. How much would Adam have to spend if he decides to buy both?
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Adam needs a new laptop and has two choices. The first laptop is $500, and the second laptop is 3 times as costly as the first laptop. How much would Adam have to spend if he decides to buy both?
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