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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £120. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £60

   50% of £120 = £60. Sale price: £120 − £60 = £60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 3 m wide. Fencing costs £4 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £88

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 3) = 22 m. Cost = 22 × £4 = £88.