SOLUTION: Two portions of metal chain has the following description: Circular links, all same size, 1/2 inch in thickness. Chain A: 3 feet in length. Chain B: 22 inches in length.

Question 1210635: Two portions of metal chain has the following description:
Circular links, all same size, 1/2 inch in thickness.
Chain A: 3 feet in length.
Chain B: 22 inches in length.
One portion has 6 more links than the other.
Calculate number of links in each chain.

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