Suppose $1,000 is divided into two bank accounts. One account pays 1% simple interest per year and the other pays 2.5%. After three years there is a total of $55 in interest between the two accounts. How much was invested into the bank account that pays 2.5% simple interest (rounded to the nearest cent)? O $444.44 O $555.56 O $333.33 O $451.55

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Suppose $1,000 is divided into two bank accounts. One account pays 1% simple interest per year and the other pays 2.5%. After three years
there is a total of $55 in interest between the two accounts. How much was invested into the bank account that pays 2.5% simple interest
(rounded to the nearest cent)?
O $444.44
O $555.56
O $333.33
O $451.55
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose $1,000 is divided into two bank accounts. One account pays 1% simple interest per year and the other pays 2.5%. After three years there is a total of $55 in interest between the two accounts. How much was invested into the bank account that pays 2.5% simple interest (rounded to the nearest cent)? O $444.44 O $555.56 O $333.33 O $451.55
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