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Two wires of same metal have the same length but their cross-sections are in the ratio `3:1`. They are joined in series. The resistance of the thicker wire is `10Omega`. The total resistance of the combination will be

A

`10Omega`

B

`20Omega`

C

`40Omega`

D

`100Omega`

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