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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 5 mugs at £2 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £10

   5 × £2 = £10. Change: £20 − £10 = £10.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 11 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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   £312

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 11) = 52 m. Cost = 52 × £6 = £312.