Pressure incr/decr with diameter

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If a pipe separates into 2 pipes, one with 1 m diameter (pipe A), and the other 0.5 m diameter (pipe B)... which tube has the higher pressure.

From the continuity equation, we know that velocity decreases as area increases. So I know that pipe A has lesser velocity than pipe B.
 
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