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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £12 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £360

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 5) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £12 = £360.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev and Grace share £84 in the ratio 1 : 5. How much does Grace get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £70

   1 + 5 = 6 parts. £84 ÷ 6 = £14 per part. Grace gets 5 × £14 = £70.