Mathematics

practice preview — fresh every time

1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 mugs at £1.80 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £14.60

   3 × £1.80 = £5.40. Change: £20 − £5.40 = £14.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 8 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £272

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 8) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £8 = £272.