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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 2 plants at £0.75 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.50

   2 × £0.75 = £1.50. Change: £10 − £1.50 = £8.50.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella and Sam share £75 in the ratio 2 : 3. How much does Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £45

   2 + 3 = 5 parts. £75 ÷ 5 = £15 per part. Sam gets 3 × £15 = £45.