Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Amara buys 2 candles at £0.75 each and pays with a £10 note. How much change should Amara get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £8.50

   2 × £0.75 = £1.50. Change: £10 − £1.50 = £8.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 13 m wide. Fencing costs £4 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £224

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 13) = 56 m. Cost = 56 × £4 = £224.