Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 4 mugs at £1.15 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.40

   4 × £1.15 = £4.60. Change: £5 − £4.60 = £0.40.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 9 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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   £480

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 9) = 48 m. Cost = 48 × £10 = £480.