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Two resistances are connected in two gaps of a metre bridge. The balance point is 20 cm from the zero end. A resistance of 15 ohm is connected in series with the smaller of the two. The null point shifts to 40 cm. The value of the smaller resistance, in ohm is

A

8

B

6

C

9

D

12

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