Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 4 notebooks at £2.70 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £39.20

   4 × £2.70 = £10.80. Change: £50 − £10.80 = £39.20.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 7 m wide. Fencing costs £4 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £120

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 7) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £4 = £120.