AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 5 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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   £130

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 5) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £5 = £130.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 5 sandwiches at £1.65 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.75

   5 × £1.65 = £8.25. Change: £10 − £8.25 = £1.75.