Resistors of and are connected in series

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Problem

Resistors of

4\,\Omega

and

6\,\Omega

are connected in series. This series combination is connected in parallel with a

12\,\Omega

resistor across a battery. Calculate the total resistance offered to the battery. (a)

10\,\Omega

(b)

\dfrac{60}{11}\,\Omega

(c)

8\,\Omega

(d)

22\,\Omega