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Q. 40 feet rope is cut into 2. One piece is 18 feet longer than the other. What is the length of the shorter piece?
- Published on 12 Jun 15
a.
11
b.
12
c.
18
d.
22
ANSWER: 11
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Kanaparthi SRINIVAS
-Posted on 15 Oct 22
X+x+18=40
Then x=11
Rasheeka
-Posted on 11 Jun 21
Let the 2 pieces be of length (x) ft and (40-x) ft. Let the piece that is 18ft longer be (40-x), so the other piece becomes (x-18)ft.
Now,
40-x =x-18
2x=58
X=29
(40-x)= 40-29 = 11 ft
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