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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 6 m long and 3 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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   £144

   Perimeter = 2 × (6 + 3) = 18 m. Cost = 18 × £8 = £144.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza and Ben share £30 in the ratio 2 : 3. How much does Ben get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £18

   2 + 3 = 5 parts. £30 ÷ 5 = £6 per part. Ben gets 3 × £6 = £18.