Series/Parallel Circuits: A15-? resistor is connected in parallel with a 30-? resistor. If this combination is now connected in series with an ideal 9.0-V battery and a 20-? resistor, what is the current through the 15-? resistor?
A. 0.10 A
B. 0.13 A
C. 0.20 A
D. 0.26 A
Answer: C
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