Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Mia buys 2 mugs at £2.70 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Mia get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £14.60

   2 × £2.70 = £5.40. Change: £20 − £5.40 = £14.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 3 m wide. Fencing costs £12 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £288

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 3) = 24 m. Cost = 24 × £12 = £288.