Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 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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   £420

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 9) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £10 = £420.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Priya buys 5 sandwiches at £2.25 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £38.75

   5 × £2.25 = £11.25. Change: £50 − £11.25 = £38.75.