Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 3 m wide. Fencing costs £6 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £132

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 3) = 22 m. Cost = 22 × £6 = £132.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza buys 2 candles at £2.05 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Hamza get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £5.90

   2 × £2.05 = £4.10. Change: £10 − £4.10 = £5.90.