Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Sam buys 4 pens at £1.80 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Sam get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £12.80

   4 × £1.80 = £7.20. Change: £20 − £7.20 = £12.80.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 5 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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   £96

   Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 5) = 24 m. Cost = 24 × £4 = £96.