A rope of 40 feet long is cut into two pieces. If one piece is 18 feet longer than the other, what is the length, in feet, of the shorter piece?

A rope of 40 feet long is cut into two pieces. If one piece is 18 feet longer than the other, what is the length, in feet, of the shorter piece?

A 9

B 11

C 18

D 22

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

A/Q,

x + x+ 18 = 40

or, 2x + 18 = 40

or, 2x = 40 - 18

or, 2x = 22

or, x = 22/2 = 11