Two (2) 115-V incandescent lamps A and B are connected in series across a 230-V source. If lamp A is rated 75 watts and lamp B is rated 50 watts, determine the current drawn by the series combination

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Two (2) 115-V incandescent lamps A and B are connected in series across a 230-V source. If lamp A is rated 75 watts and lamp B is rated 50 watts, determine the current drawn by the series combination
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