Two 40- $\Omega$ Resistors Are Connected in Parallel, and This Combination Is Connected

question 248

Multiple Choice

Two 4.0- $\Omega$ resistors are connected in parallel, and this combination is connected in series with $3.0$ $\Omega$ . What is the equivalent resistance of this system?

• A) \(5.0 \Omega\)
• B) \(11 \Omega\)
• C) \(7.0 \Omega\)
• D) \(1.2 \Omega\)

---

Definitions:

Intermediate Calculations

Steps in the analytical process that involve manipulating basic data to derive more meaningful information.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, in the cost of a product.

Cost-plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where a fixed percentage or markup is added to the total cost of producing a product or service to determine its selling price.

Return on Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments, calculated by dividing the benefit (return) of an investment by the cost of the investment.