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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £20. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £18

   10% of £20 = £2. Sale price: £20 − £2 = £18.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Kai buys 2 candles at £1.15 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Kai get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.70

   2 × £1.15 = £2.30. Change: £5 − £2.30 = £2.70.