Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Kai buys 5 pens at £1.45 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Kai get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.75

   5 × £1.45 = £7.25. Change: £10 − £7.25 = £2.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 7 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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   £360

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 7) = 36 m. Cost = 36 × £10 = £360.