Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Noah buys 2 books at £0.65 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Noah get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.70

   2 × £0.65 = £1.30. Change: £10 − £1.30 = £8.70.

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.