Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Priya buys 5 candles at £2.70 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £36.50

   5 × £2.70 = £13.50. Change: £50 − £13.50 = £36.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 13 m long and 7 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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   £160

   Perimeter = 2 × (13 + 7) = 40 m. Cost = 40 × £4 = £160.