1.) The length of a thread is 40ft. The thread is cut into two parts such that one part is 12ft shorter than the other half. Find the length of the longer part. 2.) Epoy and Junjun can do a certain job in 10 hours if they work together. If Epoy can do the in 15 hours, how long will it take how long will it take Junjun to do the job al jun to do the job Junjun alone?

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1.) The length of a thread is 40ft. The thread is cut into two parts such that one part is 12ft shorter than the other half. Find the length of the longer part.

2.) Epoy and Junjun can do a certain job in 10 hours if they work together. If Epoy can do the in 15 hours, how long will it take how long will it take Junjun to do the job al jun to do the job Junjun alone? 

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