Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Grace buys 5 candles at £2.75 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Grace get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £6.25

   5 × £2.75 = £13.75. Change: £20 − £13.75 = £6.25.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A cyclist travels 140 km in 2 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   70

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 140 ÷ 2 = 70 km/h.