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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A coat normally costs £80. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the coat. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £40

   50% of £80 = £40. Sale price: £80 − £40 = £40.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 2 notebooks at £1.40 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.20

   2 × £1.40 = £2.80. Change: £5 − £2.80 = £2.20.