AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 3 tickets at £2.15 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £3.55

   3 × £2.15 = £6.45. Change: £10 − £6.45 = £3.55.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 3 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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   £110

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 3) = 22 m. Cost = 22 × £5 = £110.