Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Isla buys 5 sandwiches at £0.90 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £0.50

   5 × £0.90 = £4.50. Change: £5 − £4.50 = £0.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 15 m long and 8 m wide. Fencing costs £12 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £552

   Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 8) = 46 m. Cost = 46 × £12 = £552.