Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 5 mugs at £1.85 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £10.75

   5 × £1.85 = £9.25. Change: £20 − £9.25 = £10.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 10 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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   £288

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 10) = 48 m. Cost = 48 × £6 = £288.