Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Mia buys 4 mugs at £1.55 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Mia get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £13.80

   4 × £1.55 = £6.20. Change: £20 − £6.20 = £13.80.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 6 m long and 3 m wide. Fencing costs £12 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £216

   Perimeter = 2 × (6 + 3) = 18 m. Cost = 18 × £12 = £216.