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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £180. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £144

   20% of £180 = £36. Sale price: £180 − £36 = £144.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella and Priya share £81 in the ratio 5 : 4. How much does Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £36

   5 + 4 = 9 parts. £81 ÷ 9 = £9 per part. Priya gets 4 × £9 = £36.