Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 6 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £272

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 6) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £8 = £272.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 tickets at £0.85 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.45

   3 × £0.85 = £2.55. Change: £10 − £2.55 = £7.45.