Two resistors, R1 and R2, are connected in series. If  R1 = 2.52 Ω  and  R2 = 7.27 Ω,  calculate the single resistance equivalent (in Ω) to the series combination.     Repeat the calculation for a parallel combination of  R1  and  R2.  (Enter your answer in Ω.)  Ω

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Two resistors, R1 and R2, are connected in series.
If 
R1 = 2.52 Ω
 and 
R2 = 7.27 Ω,
 calculate the single resistance equivalent (in Ω) to the series combination.
 
 
Repeat the calculation for a parallel combination of 
R1
 and 
R2.
 (Enter your answer in Ω.)
 Ω
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