Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Noah buys 3 pens at £2.45 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Noah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.65

   3 × £2.45 = £7.35. Change: £10 − £7.35 = £2.65.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £10 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £280

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 5) = 28 m. Cost = 28 × £10 = £280.