KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Money - Problem: - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to determine the cost of a pen and a book, given that the total cost is £2.10 and the book costs £0.50 more than the pen. The teacher sets up an equation to solve the problem, subtracts the extra cost, and divides the remaining amount to find the cost of each item. The solution is verified by checking the calculations, ensuring the book is £0.50 more than the pen, and confirming the total cost. The final answer is that the pen costs 80 pence and the book costs £1.30.

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