SOLUTION: A = 26 inches and is 120% longer than B How long is B

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Question 1129516: A = 26 inches and is 120% longer than B How long is B

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A = 26 inches and is 120% longer than B How long is B
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A = B + 1.2B
26 = 2.2B
B = 26/2.2 =~ 11.818181... inches