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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £40. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £20

   50% of £40 = £20. Sale price: £40 − £20 = £20.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Chloe buys 4 pens at £0.85 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Chloe get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £6.60

   4 × £0.85 = £3.40. Change: £10 − £3.40 = £6.60.