AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 4 candles at £2.45 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.20

   4 × £2.45 = £9.80. Change: £10 − £9.80 = £0.20.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza and Amara share £140 in the ratio 5 : 2. How much does Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £40

   5 + 2 = 7 parts. £140 ÷ 7 = £20 per part. Amara gets 2 × £20 = £40.