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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Noah buys 2 candles at £1.85 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Noah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £6.30

   2 × £1.85 = £3.70. Change: £10 − £3.70 = £6.30.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 7 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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   £340

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 7) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £10 = £340.