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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 4 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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   £260

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 4) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £10 = £260.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Femi and Ella share £28 in the ratio 3 : 1. How much does Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7

   3 + 1 = 4 parts. £28 ÷ 4 = £7 per part. Ella gets 1 × £7 = £7.