A factory produced 2300 TV sets in its first year of production. 4500 sets were produced in its second year and 500 more sets were produced in its third year than in its second year. How many TV sets were produced in three years? Select:
A) 9,800  B) 11,800  C) 10,800  D) 17,800  E) 20,800
500 TV sets were produced in the third year than in the second year. The number of sets produced in the third year is equal to   4,500 + 500 = 5,000   The number of TV sets produced in three years is equal to sum of the number of TV sets produced in each year   2,300 + 4,500 + 5,000 = 11,800   correct answer 11,800
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A factory produced 2300 TV sets in its first year of production. 4500 sets were produced in its second year and 500 more sets were produced in its third year than in its second year. How many TV sets were produced in three years?