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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ben buys 4 pens at £0.45 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Ben get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.20

   4 × £0.45 = £1.80. Change: £10 − £1.80 = £8.20.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £160. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £144

   10% of £160 = £16. Sale price: £160 − £16 = £144.