Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 5 tickets at £2.35 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £38.25

   5 × £2.35 = £11.75. Change: £50 − £11.75 = £38.25.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A ferry travels 425 km in 5 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   85

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 425 ÷ 5 = 85 km/h.