Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Yusuf buys 3 plants at £1.75 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Yusuf get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £4.75

   3 × £1.75 = £5.25. Change: £10 − £5.25 = £4.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 7 m wide. Fencing costs £6 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £228

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 7) = 38 m. Cost = 38 × £6 = £228.