Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Kai buys 3 candles at £2.75 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Kai get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £11.75

   3 × £2.75 = £8.25. Change: £20 − £8.25 = £11.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 4 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 × (11 + 4) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £5 = £150.