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**Consider the circuit below:**
- Resistor \( R_1 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Resistor \( R_2 = 20 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Resistor \( R_3 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Resistor \( R_4 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Resistor \( R_5 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Voltage Source \( V_1 = 12 \, \text{V} \)
- Voltage Source \( V_2 = 24 \, \text{V} \)
**Diagram Explanation:**
The circuit is a series-parallel configuration:
1. The circuit starts with a voltage source of \( V_1 = 12 \, \text{V} \).
2. Resistors \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \) are in series.
3. This series configuration connects to another branch containing:
- \( R_3 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- A second voltage source \( V_2 = 24 \, \text{V} \)
- \( R_4 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
4. Resistor \( R_5 = 10 \, \text{k}\Omega \) is also in series with the first branch.
**Problem Statement:**
What is the current that will flow in this circuit?
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