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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 plants at £2.60 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £12.20

   3 × £2.60 = £7.80. Change: £20 − £7.80 = £12.20.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £320

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 5) = 40 m. Cost = 40 × £8 = £320.