Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 4 books at £1.05 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.80

   4 × £1.05 = £4.20. Change: £5 − £4.20 = £0.80.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 9 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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   £480

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 9) = 40 m. Cost = 40 × £12 = £480.