Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Kai buys 5 books at £2.05 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Kai get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £9.75

   5 × £2.05 = £10.25. Change: £20 − £10.25 = £9.75.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 10 m long and 9 m wide. Fencing costs £6 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £228

   Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 9) = 38 m. Cost = 38 × £6 = £228.