Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Tariq buys 3 pens at £2.90 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Tariq get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.30

   3 × £2.90 = £8.70. Change: £10 − £8.70 = £1.30.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 5 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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   £120

   Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 5) = 24 m. Cost = 24 × £5 = £120.