Mathematics

practice preview — fresh every time

1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 4 mugs at £1.20 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £5.20

   4 × £1.20 = £4.80. Change: £10 − £4.80 = £5.20.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £4 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £104

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 5) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £4 = £104.