Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Priya buys 2 tickets at £1.15 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.70

   2 × £1.15 = £2.30. Change: £10 − £2.30 = £7.70.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 6 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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   £144

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 6) = 36 m. Cost = 36 × £4 = £144.