A rope 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 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) 18
C) 11
D) 22

From the SPCBL Assistant Manager (General) November 2026 – Preliminary (BSCS) exam, question 61 of 100.

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