Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 7 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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   £150

   Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 7) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £5 = £150.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Dev buys 3 pens at £2.65 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Dev get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.05

   3 × £2.65 = £7.95. Change: £10 − £7.95 = £2.05.