AQA GCSE Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Tariq buys 5 books at £1.90 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Tariq get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.50

   5 × £1.90 = £9.50. Change: £10 − £9.50 = £0.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 12 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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   £260

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 12) = 52 m. Cost = 52 × £5 = £260.