Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Mia buys 4 candles at £0.85 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Mia get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £6.60

   4 × £0.85 = £3.40. Change: £10 − £3.40 = £6.60.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev and Grace share £35 in the ratio 4 : 3. How much does Grace get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £15

   4 + 3 = 7 parts. £35 ÷ 7 = £5 per part. Grace gets 3 × £5 = £15.