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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Chloe buys 5 candles at £1.95 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Chloe get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £10.25

   5 × £1.95 = £9.75. Change: £20 − £9.75 = £10.25.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

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

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   £16

   20% of £20 = £4. Sale price: £20 − £4 = £16.