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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £160. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £128

   20% of £160 = £32. Sale price: £160 − £32 = £128.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 14 m long and 3 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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   £170

   Perimeter = 2 × (14 + 3) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £5 = £170.