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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 11 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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   £460

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 11) = 46 m. Cost = 46 × £10 = £460.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev and Amara share £72 in the ratio 3 : 1. How much does Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £18

   3 + 1 = 4 parts. £72 ÷ 4 = £18 per part. Amara gets 1 × £18 = £18.