Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Chloe buys 5 pens at £0.45 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Chloe get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.75

   5 × £0.45 = £2.25. Change: £10 − £2.25 = £7.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 13 m wide. Fencing costs £5 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £280

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 13) = 56 m. Cost = 56 × £5 = £280.