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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £180. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £162

   10% of £180 = £18. Sale price: £180 − £18 = £162.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 7 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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   £432

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 7) = 36 m. Cost = 36 × £12 = £432.