Everyday Word Problems

Junior High 6 questions

What everyday word problems means

You use maths to solve daily situations with money, items and sharing. This helps you choose the right operation and check your answer in real life.

What you will practise

Work out total cost when items have the same price
Find the money left after spending
Share items equally among people
Choose addition, subtraction or division from a word problem
Read short real-life questions carefully before calculating

Before you start

You should already know the four basic operations and be able to read simple number sentences. It also helps if you can work with money values and small whole numbers.

Not confident yet? Work through Mental Maths Drills first.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

A pen costs GH₵3. How much do 7 pens cost?

GH₵18
GH₵21
GH₵24
GH₵28

Answer: GH₵21

Working: 7 pens at GH₵3 each cost 7 x 3 = GH₵21.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using addition when the question asks how much is left. Look for words like spent, left or remaining.
Multiplying when the problem is about sharing equally. Equal sharing usually needs division.
Ignoring the number of items or people in the story. Write down the key numbers before you calculate.
Forgetting the unit, especially with money. Give the answer in the same unit shown in the question.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 7 to 9 syllabusBECE

This kind of work usually appears in Junior High School number and word problem lessons, where you learn to apply operations to everyday situations. It supports BECE preparation by building careful reading and correct method choice.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.