1. Martin has $3000 in his savings account. He intends to buy a laptop computer and printer and
invest the remainder for 2 years, compounding monthly at an annual interest rate of 3%. He wants
to have $2000 in his account 2 years from now. How much can he spend on the laptop and printer?

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