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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £80. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 25%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £60

   25% of £80 = £20. Sale price: £80 − £20 = £60.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 2 mugs at £0.70 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £3.60

   2 × £0.70 = £1.40. Change: £5 − £1.40 = £3.60.