Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Jack buys 4 pens at £1.95 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Jack get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £12.20

   4 × £1.95 = £7.80. Change: £20 − £7.80 = £12.20.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £5 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £150

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 5) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £5 = £150.