In an electric circuit, two resistors with resistances x and y…

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Solution:

We are given the reciprocal of r is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of x and y. Thus we can say:

1/r = 1/x + 1/y

Getting a common denominator for the right side of the equation we have:

1/r = y/xy + x/xy

1/r = (y + x)/xy

If we reciprocate both sides of the equation, we have:

r = xy/(y+x)

Answer: D

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