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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Jack buys 2 tickets at £1.45 each and pays with a £5 note. How much change should Jack get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £2.10

   2 × £1.45 = £2.90. Change: £5 − £2.90 = £2.10.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 13 m long and 8 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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   £168

   Perimeter = 2 × (13 + 8) = 42 m. Cost = 42 × £4 = £168.