A 20 resistor is in parallel with a 802 resistor. The pair is in series with a 100 resistor and a 50 volt battery. What is the current through the 20 resistor?

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A 20 resistor is in parallel with a 892 resistor. The pair is in series with a 100 resistor
and a 50 volt battery. What is the current through the 20 resistor?
A. 3.4 A
B. 6.0 A
C. 8.2 A
D. 9.8 A
Transcribed Image Text:8. A 20 resistor is in parallel with a 892 resistor. The pair is in series with a 100 resistor and a 50 volt battery. What is the current through the 20 resistor? A. 3.4 A B. 6.0 A C. 8.2 A D. 9.8 A
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