During the last four years, a certain mutual fund had the following rates of return: Year Rate of Return. 2014 3.4% 2015 3.4% 2016 5% 2017 4.3% At the beginning of 2014, Alice invested $2,442 in this fund. At the beginning of 2015, Bob decided to invest some money in this fund as well. How much did Bob invest in 2015 if, at the end of 2017, Alice has 20% more than Bob in the fund? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
During the last four years, a certain mutual fund had the following rates of return: Year Rate of Return. 2014 3.4% 2015 3.4% 2016 5% 2017 4.3% At the beginning of 2014, Alice invested $2,442 in this fund. At the beginning of 2015, Bob decided to invest some money in this fund as well. How much did Bob invest in 2015 if, at the end of 2017, Alice has 20% more than Bob in the fund? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
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Transcribed Image Text:During the last four years, a certain mutual fund had the following rates of
return:
Year Rate of Return
2014 3.4%
2015 3.4%
2016 5%
2017 4.3%
At the beginning of 2014, Alice invested $2,442 in this fund. At the beginning
of 2015, Bob decided to invest some money in this fund as well. How
much did Bob invest in 2015 if, at the end of 2017, Alice has 20% more
than Bob in the fund?
Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
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