AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 4 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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   £224

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 4) = 28 m. Cost = 28 × £8 = £224.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 2 notebooks at £1.90 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.20

   2 × £1.90 = £3.80. Change: £5 − £3.80 = £1.20.