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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £160. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £144

   10% of £160 = £16. Sale price: £160 − £16 = £144.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara and Priya share £15 in the ratio 1 : 2. How much does Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £10

   1 + 2 = 3 parts. £15 ÷ 3 = £5 per part. Priya gets 2 × £5 = £10.