Mathematics

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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Jack buys 5 pens at £2.90 each and pays with a £20 note. How much change should Jack get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £5.50

   5 × £2.90 = £14.50. Change: £20 − £14.50 = £5.50.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 6 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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   £88

   Perimeter = 2 × (6 + 5) = 22 m. Cost = 22 × £4 = £88.