The price of a particular textbook is Rs 450 this year
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Problem
The price of a particular textbook is Rs 450 this year. Owing to inflation, the price is expected to rise by 7 % each year.
(i) Calculate the expected price of the textbook 5 years from now, correct to the nearest rupee.
(ii) A college buys one copy of the textbook each year for the next 5 years, starting this year. Determine the total amount the college will spend on these five purchases.