Black box which contains 5x 1ohm resistors

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The discussion focuses on determining the configuration of five 1-ohm resistors within a black box containing three terminals (A, B, and C). Resistance measurements taken with an ohm-meter show 1.5 ohms between terminals A and B, 3 ohms between B and C, and 2.5 ohms between A and C. The configuration can be deduced as a combination of series and parallel arrangements of the resistors based on these measurements.

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Homework Statement
I solved it but im not sure if correct, resistance circuit problem.
Relevant Equations
r1*r2/r1+r2 --> 2 parallel resistors.
r1+r2 --> seriel resistors.
You are given a black box with three terminals, as shown below. The box is known to
contain five 1-ohm resistors. Using an ohm-meter, you measure the resistance between the terminals to be the following:
A - B: 1.5 ohms
B - C: 3 ohms
A - C: 2.5 ohms
Determine the configuration of the five resistors inside the box.
So on the left side is the Terminal A, on the right side is B and below is C.
 

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altruan23 said:
I can't upload a picture
Why not?
 
ok i can now, for some reason it didnt work earlier
 
Yes, your solution is good, but checking it yourself is something that you need to learn.
 
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