Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 5 notebooks at £1.65 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.75

   5 × £1.65 = £8.25. Change: £10 − £8.25 = £1.75.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A games console normally costs £140. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the games console. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £112

   20% of £140 = £28. Sale price: £140 − £28 = £112.