Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 6 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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   £260

   Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 6) = 26 m. Cost = 26 × £10 = £260.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Hamza buys 3 books at £1.50 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Hamza get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.50

   3 × £1.50 = £4.50. Change: £5 − £4.50 = £0.50.