Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 5 candles at £1.85 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £10.75

   5 × £1.85 = £9.25. Change: £20 − £9.25 = £10.75.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A coach travels 90 km in 3 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   30

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 90 ÷ 3 = 30 km/h.