New York recorded 5000 new coronavirus cases on a particular week. In the second week, half as many new coronaviruses cases as the first week was recorded by the state. In the third week, 2000 more cases were recorded in the state. What is the total number of recorded new coronaviruses in the state after the three weeks? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
If there were 5000 new cases on the first week, the total for the second week is 1 / 2 * 5000 cases = 2500 cases. The total number of new coronavirus cases in the three weeks is 2500 cases + 5000 cases + 2000 cases = 9500 cases. So, the answer is 9500.