How to find current in parallel and series?

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The discussion focuses on calculating current and voltage in a circuit with both series and parallel resistors using a 12V battery. The total current (I.total) is established at 0.47874A, with the 11-ohm resistor drawing 0.47874A and 5.28V. The 12-ohm resistor receives 6.72V and draws 0.3061A. The remaining current is distributed among the series resistors, which share the same current but have different voltage drops.

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With 12V battery,I had simplified the look and found the I.total= 0.47874. I need to find the Current and Voltage in all the resistors. I understand the 11 ohms has I=0.47874 and V=5.28V.
Then remaining voltage goes to the parallel ones, so the 12 ohms has V=6.72V and I=0.3061A , then the remaining amps go to the other side which are in series and are the same? with different voltages?
 
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