Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 5 pens at £2.90 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £35.50

   5 × £2.90 = £14.50. Change: £50 − £14.50 = £35.50.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A train travels 140 km in 4 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   35

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 140 ÷ 4 = 35 km/h.