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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 7 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £304

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 7) = 38 m. Cost = 38 × £8 = £304.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Grace buys 4 candles at £1.95 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Grace get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.20

   4 × £1.95 = £7.80. Change: £10 − £7.80 = £2.20.