Calculating Resistivity and Resistance: Solving for Unknowns

[Jaymo3141]

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

R=pL/A

The Attempt at a Solution

The answer is C and I don't know why. If R = pL/A then isn't L=b between X and Y?

 

[Chestermiller]

There are 2 wires running from X to Y. These wires are in parallel. One is of length 2b, and the other is of length b. You need to find the overall resistance of these two resistors in parallel.

I don't think that this problem is stated very well. I think it should state outright that there are two resistances in parallel.

 

[Jaymo3141]

that makes sense. thank you