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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 4 pens at £1 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1

   4 × £1 = £4. Change: £5 − £4 = £1.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £10 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £280

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 5) = 28 m. Cost = 28 × £10 = £280.