Mathematics

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1. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 9 m long and 5 m wide. Fencing costs £10 per metre. Work out the cost of fencing all four sides of the garden. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £280

   Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 5) = 28 m. Cost = 28 × £10 = £280.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Leah and Femi share £55 in the ratio 1 : 4. How much does Femi get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £44

   1 + 4 = 5 parts. £55 ÷ 5 = £11 per part. Femi gets 4 × £11 = £44.