Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 4 books at £0.65 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.40

   4 × £0.65 = £2.60. Change: £5 − £2.60 = £2.40.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A ferry travels 375 km in 5 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   75

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 375 ÷ 5 = 75 km/h.