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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 2 plants at £1.55 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.90

   2 × £1.55 = £3.10. Change: £5 − £3.10 = £1.90.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 9 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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   £252

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 9) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £6 = £252.