Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £160. 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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   £80

   50% of £160 = £80. Sale price: £160 − £80 = £80.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A car travels 320 km in 4 hours. Work out the average speed in km/h.

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   80

   Speed = distance ÷ time = 320 ÷ 4 = 80 km/h.