Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Noah buys 5 notebooks at £2.50 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Noah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £37.50

   5 × £2.50 = £12.50. Change: £50 − £12.50 = £37.50.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam and Ben share £55 in the ratio 2 : 3. How much does Ben get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £33

   2 + 3 = 5 parts. £55 ÷ 5 = £11 per part. Ben gets 3 × £11 = £33.