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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A guitar normally costs £120. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 20%. Work out the sale price of the guitar. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £96

   20% of £120 = £24. Sale price: £120 − £24 = £96.

2. 3 marks · foundation tier

   A rectangular garden is 11 m long and 6 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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   £340

   Perimeter = 2 × (11 + 6) = 34 m. Cost = 34 × £10 = £340.