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Refer to the circuit shown in Figure 8-2. Redraw the circuit and use the following values:
Assume that an ammeter indicates a total circuit current of 15 mA.
A voltmeter indicates the following voltage drops across each resistor:
What is the most likely problem with this circuit?
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