Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 4 candles at £0.70 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.20

   4 × £0.70 = £2.80. Change: £10 − £2.80 = £7.20.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A coat normally costs £80. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the coat. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £72

   10% of £80 = £8. Sale price: £80 − £8 = £72.