Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Zara buys 2 candles at £1.05 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Zara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.90

   2 × £1.05 = £2.10. Change: £10 − £2.10 = £7.90.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 5 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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   £156

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 5) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £6 = £156.