word question vs word problem

Question

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What is the main difference between a word question and a word problem?.

how can I  recognize which is which?.

any telltale signs that might make me catch on to  which I am dealing with.

 

Answer 1

Word question:

How are you today?

Word problem:

You earn $10 a day. How many days must you work to get $100?