Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 2 pens at £1.95 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.10

   2 × £1.95 = £3.90. Change: £5 − £3.90 = £1.10.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A train travels 270 km in 3 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   90

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 270 ÷ 3 = 90 km/h.