How Do You Calculate Total Capacitance in a Mixed Series-Parallel Circuit?

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Homework Statement


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C = 12pF

Homework Equations


The basic equations for capacitance in series and capacitance in parallel, which I assume everyone knows

The Attempt at a Solution



Well I calculated the two capacitors in the middle in parallel, which is 24pF
And I assumed the other two are in series, which means it is 8pF

A total of 32pF, but that's not the answer listed in multiple choice.

Help?
 
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Nvm, I did it wrong, got the answer: 6pF