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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £40. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £36

   10% of £40 = £4. Sale price: £40 − £4 = £36.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 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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   £240

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 3) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £8 = £240.