Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 4 candles at £2.90 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.40

   4 × £2.90 = £11.60. Change: £20 − £11.60 = £8.40.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 6 m wide. Fencing costs £5 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £200

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 6) = 40 m. Cost = 40 × £5 = £200.