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

### Instruction:
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?

### Response:
The first laptop costs $500 and the second laptop costs 3 x $500 = $<<3*500=1500>>1500.
Adam would spend $500 + $1500 = $<<500+1500=2000>>2000 if he decides to buy both.
#### 2000

