Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 4 mugs at £1.35 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £4.60

   4 × £1.35 = £5.40. Change: £10 − £5.40 = £4.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 11 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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   £368

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 11) = 46 m. Cost = 46 × £8 = £368.