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Two resistors of 12\Omega and 18\Omega are connected in parallel. This combination is connected in series to another parallel combination of 4\Omega , 6\Omega , and 8\Omega . a. Find the total resistance of the whole combination. b. If the current through the whole combination is 6 A, find the current in each resistor.
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