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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 2 candles at £2.85 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £4.30

   2 × £2.85 = £5.70. Change: £10 − £5.70 = £4.30.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £160. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £128

   20% of £160 = £32. Sale price: £160 − £32 = £128.