Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 2 notebooks at £2.20 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £5.60

   2 × £2.20 = £4.40. Change: £10 − £4.40 = £5.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 12 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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   £416

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 12) = 52 m. Cost = 52 × £8 = £416.