Mathematics

practice preview — fresh every time

1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Mia buys 4 pens at £2.10 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Mia get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £1.60

   4 × £2.10 = £8.40. Change: £10 − £8.40 = £1.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 6 m wide. Fencing costs £6 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

   show the answer

   £156

   Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 6) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £6 = £156.