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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Jack buys 2 pens at £1.80 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Jack get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.40

   2 × £1.80 = £3.60. Change: £5 − £3.60 = £1.40.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 6 m long and 4 m wide. Fencing costs £10 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £200

   Perimeter = 2 × (6 + 4) = 20 m. Cost = 20 × £10 = £200.