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Been there; done that. About a million times. Maybe more.

Here's a thought:
Maybe it's time to think about using meaningful names for variables.

For example:



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The first thing that I suggested was to look, really look, at the code.

What is the line where you get a user input String from the input dialog box? Go find a pencil and paper and write it...

Well, look (really: look) at the place(s) where it gets values that seem not to be used correctly. If you still don't see a problem, make the program show you what it is using at each place things...