Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 3 candles at £0.75 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.75

   3 × £0.75 = £2.25. Change: £10 − £2.25 = £7.75.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A coat normally costs £140. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the coat. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £126

   10% of £140 = £14. Sale price: £140 − £14 = £126.