Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 6 m long and 5 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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   £220

   Perimeter = 2 × (6 + 5) = 22 m. Cost = 22 × £10 = £220.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev and Priya share £42 in the ratio 5 : 1. How much does Priya get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7

   5 + 1 = 6 parts. £42 ÷ 6 = £7 per part. Priya gets 1 × £7 = £7.