AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A tent normally costs £100. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the tent. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £50

   50% of £100 = £50. Sale price: £100 − £50 = £50.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 5 candles at £0.75 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.25

   5 × £0.75 = £3.75. Change: £5 − £3.75 = £1.25.