Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 6 m wide. Fencing costs £10 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £420

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 6) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £10 = £420.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

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

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   £1

   2 × £2 = £4. Change: £5 − £4 = £1.