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For rectangles with side l and width w: perimeter P = 2l + 2w (or 2(l + w)) and area A = lw.\"},{\"question\":\"How are volumes of cubes and cuboids calculated?\",\"answer\":\"A cube of side x has volume V = x³. A cuboid with side l, width w, and height h has volume V = lwh.\"},{\"question\":\"Which Level 2 formulas cover compound interest and compound measures?\",\"answer\":\"Compound interest is described using an investment with initial value £x, a rate r%, and n years to give a final value formula. Compound measures include speed (from distance and time), density (mass/volume), and hourly rate based on hours worked.\"}]","Formula for Level 1 - 2 - Functional Skills Mathematics | PDF",1792464189]