Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Tariq buys 2 mugs at £0.95 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Tariq get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £3.10

   2 × £0.95 = £1.90. Change: £5 − £1.90 = £3.10.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 14 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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   £696

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 14) = 58 m. Cost = 58 × £12 = £696.