Find Value of I in Ohm's Law Circuit

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Homework Statement


In the circuit shown the value of I in ampere is
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Homework Equations


## V = I R ##

The Attempt at a Solution


Leaving 4 ohm above resistor Equivalent R will be
##R_{eq} = \frac{4*4}{4+4} + 4 + 1.6 = 7.6##
##I = \frac{V}{R}##
## I = \frac{4}{7.6} = 0.526 ##
Ans is not given in the option please tell what I'm doing wrong
 
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