AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A coat normally costs £100. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the coat. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £80

   20% of £100 = £20. Sale price: £100 − £20 = £80.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 10 m wide. Fencing costs £5 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £250

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 10) = 50 m. Cost = 50 × £5 = £250.