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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £40. 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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   £30

   25% of £40 = £10. Sale price: £40 − £10 = £30.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 plants at £2.60 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £12.20

   3 × £2.60 = £7.80. Change: £20 − £7.80 = £12.20.