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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A jacket normally costs £20. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the jacket. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £16

   20% of £20 = £4. Sale price: £20 − £4 = £16.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 13 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £12 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £432

   Perimeter = 2 × (13 + 5) = 36 m. Cost = 36 × £12 = £432.