Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Jack buys 4 books at £2.85 each and pays with a £50 note. How much change should Jack get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £38.60

   4 × £2.85 = £11.40. Change: £50 − £11.40 = £38.60.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 6 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 × (9 + 6) = 30 m. Cost = 30 × £4 = £120.