Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 books at £0.70 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.90

   3 × £0.70 = £2.10. Change: £10 − £2.10 = £7.90.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 4 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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   £120

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 4) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £4 = £120.