A 4-Ω Resistor, an 8-Ω Resistor, and a 24-Ω Resistor

question 64

Multiple Choice

A 4-Ω resistor, an 8-Ω resistor, and a 24-Ω resistor are connected together. What is the maximum resistance that can be produced using all three resistors?

• A)288 Ω
• B)12 Ω
• C)96 Ω
• D)36 Ω
• E)192 Ω

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