Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 2 mugs at £0.95 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.10

   2 × £0.95 = £1.90. Change: £10 − £1.90 = £8.10.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £272

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 5) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £8 = £272.