AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 5 candles at £2.55 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.25

   5 × £2.55 = £12.75. Change: £20 − £12.75 = £7.25.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 7 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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   £420

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 7) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £10 = £420.