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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A jacket normally costs £40. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the jacket. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £20

   50% of £40 = £20. Sale price: £40 − £20 = £20.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 10 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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   £168

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 10) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £4 = £168.