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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza buys 2 candles at £1.70 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Hamza get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.60

   2 × £1.70 = £3.40. Change: £5 − £3.40 = £1.60.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A jacket normally costs £160. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 25%. Work out the sale price of the jacket. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £120

   25% of £160 = £40. Sale price: £160 − £40 = £120.