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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 7 m wide. Fencing costs £5 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £160

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 7) = 32 m. Cost = 32 × £5 = £160.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza and Leah share £57 in the ratio 1 : 2. How much does Leah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £38

   1 + 2 = 3 parts. £57 ÷ 3 = £19 per part. Leah gets 2 × £19 = £38.