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Once upon a time, in the Ancient Wizarding World of Haberdasher’sOne pound = 20 shillings One shilling = 12 penceA large Margarine-beer costs 1 pound 4 shillings and 9 pence. A small Margarine-beer costs 14 shillings and 5 pence.Work out the difference in price between a small and large beer. Give your answer in shillings and pence._________ shillings _________ penceWork out the total cost of one large and two small beers. Give your answer in pounds, shillings and pence.L= 1P 4S 9pS=  14S 5pL-S= (20S +4S+ 9p)-(14S+ 5p)=10S + 4pL+ 2S = (24S + 9p) + 2(14S +5p) = 52S + 19p = 53S + 7p = 2P + 12S + 7p

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