Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 5 pens at £2.15 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £39.25

   5 × £2.15 = £10.75. Change: £50 − £10.75 = £39.25.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A pair of trainers normally costs £20. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the pair of trainers. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £18

   10% of £20 = £2. Sale price: £20 − £2 = £18.