Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Ella buys 5 pens at £2.50 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Ella get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £7.50

   5 × £2.50 = £12.50. Change: £20 − £12.50 = £7.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 3 m wide. Fencing costs £8 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £160

   Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 3) = 20 m. Cost = 20 × £8 = £160.