AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Grace and Dev share £12 in the ratio 1 : 2. How much does Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8

   1 + 2 = 3 parts. £12 ÷ 3 = £4 per part. Dev gets 2 × £4 = £8.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 12 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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   £520

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 12) = 52 m. Cost = 52 × £10 = £520.