Three resistors each of resistance are connected in series across a battery

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Problem

Three resistors each of resistance 5 Ω5\,\Omega are connected in series across a battery. What is the equivalent resistance of the combination? (a) 8.3 Ω8.3\,\Omega (b) 53 Ω\dfrac{5}{3}\,\Omega (c) 15 Ω15\,\Omega (d) 10 Ω10\,\Omega

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