AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A pair of trainers normally costs £80. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the pair of trainers. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £40

   50% of £80 = £40. Sale price: £80 − £40 = £40.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 2 notebooks at £2.75 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £14.50

   2 × £2.75 = £5.50. Change: £20 − £5.50 = £14.50.