BECE Mathematics 2026 Paper

Concept:The total number of oranges stays the same. First find the total, then share it equally among the new number of learners.Given:42 learners got 11 oranges each; the same oranges are now shared by 22 learners.Solution:Total oranges $= 42 \times 11 = 462$Shared among 22 learners:$462 \div 22 = 21$ (since $22 \times 20 = 440$ and $440 + 22 = 462$)Each learner gets 21 oranges. Fewer learners share the same total, so each gets more than 11, as expected.Answer:Option B (21)