Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 5 candles at £0.90 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £5.50

   5 × £0.90 = £4.50. Change: £10 − £4.50 = £5.50.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Rosie and Ella share £162 in the ratio 4 : 5. How much does Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £90

   4 + 5 = 9 parts. £162 ÷ 9 = £18 per part. Ella gets 5 × £18 = £90.