Answer:
Rp = 3.04×10² Ω.
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question given:
1/Rp = 1/4.5×10² Ω + 1/ 9.4×10² Ω
Rp =?
We can obtain the value of Rp as follow:
1/Rp = 1/4.5×10² + 1/ 9.4×10²
Find the least common multiple (lcm) of 4.5×10² and 9.4×10².
The result is 4.5×10² × 9.4×10²
Next, divide the result of the lcm by each denominator and multiply the result obtained with the numerator as shown below:
1/Rp = (9.4×10² + 4.5×10²) /(4.5×10²) (9.4×10²)
1/Rp = 13.9×10²/4.23×10⁵
Cross multiply
Rp × 13.9×10² = 4.23×10⁵
Divide both side by 13.9×10²
Rp = 4.23×10⁵ / 13.9×10²
Rp = 3.04×10² Ω.