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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A jacket normally costs £40. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the jacket. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £36

   10% of £40 = £4. Sale price: £40 − £4 = £36.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 2 tickets at £1.45 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.10

   2 × £1.45 = £2.90. Change: £5 − £2.90 = £2.10.