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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 3 plants at £1.30 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £1.10

   3 × £1.30 = £3.90. Change: £5 − £3.90 = £1.10.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 6 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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   £240

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 6) = 40 m. Cost = 40 × £6 = £240.