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The compound interest calculated yearly at 10% on a certain sum of money amounts to Rs 665.50 in the fifth year. Calculate:
(i) C.I for the sixth year at the same rate and on the same sum.
(ii) C.I for the fourth year on the same sum and at the same rate.

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Solution

(i) C.I. for 6th year = C.I. of 5th year + Interest on it for 1 year
= Rs. 665.50 + 10% of Rs. 665.50 = Rs. 732.05 Ans.
(ii) Let C.I. for 4th year =Rs.x
Since, C.I. for 5th year = C.I. of 4th year + Interest on it for 1 year.
Rs.665.50=Rs.x+10% of Rs.x
x=605
C.I. for 4th year = Rs. 605

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