Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Leah buys 5 pens at £2.75 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Leah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £6.25

   5 × £2.75 = £13.75. Change: £20 − £13.75 = £6.25.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 8 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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   £216

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 8) = 36 m. Cost = 36 × £6 = £216.