Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Femi buys 3 tickets at £0.70 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Femi get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.90

   3 × £0.70 = £2.10. Change: £5 − £2.10 = £2.90.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 6 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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   £300

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 6) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £10 = £300.