For every positive integer x, let (xp) = (x - 1) + (x - 2) + (x - 3) + .... + (x - x). For example, (4p) = 3 + 2 + 1 + 0.

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For every positive integer x, let (xp) = (x - 1) + (x - 2) + (x - 3) + .... + (x - x). For example, (4p) = 3 + 2 + 1 + 0. What is the value of (500p) - (497p)?

A. 997
B. 1,490
C. 1,494
D. 1,497

Correct option is (C) 1494. Thus, 1494 is the value of (500p) - (497p).