Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Chloe buys 4 notebooks at £2.80 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Chloe get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £38.80

   4 × £2.80 = £11.20. Change: £50 − £11.20 = £38.80.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 12 m long and 9 m wide. Fencing costs £4 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £168

   Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 9) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £4 = £168.