Infinite sequence of resistors

Homework Statement

From the picture below, calculate the net resistance between points A and B if
$R_1=12$
$R_2=3.75$

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3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]
I cannot think of any way but to find the equivalent resistance od $R_1$ and $R_2$ and add them up but since there are infinite number of those equivalences the resistance at the end is infinity!
$R_{12}=\frac{R_1R_2}{R_1+R_2}= 2.86$
The infinite sequence od these gives inifinity so what is wrong?

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I cannot think of any way but
If you glance towards the foot of this page you will see links to some older PF threads which may cast light on the problem at hand.

NascentOxygen
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Is this a multiple choice question? If so, what are the answers to choose from?

The choices are 15, 15.75, 2.86, 30, 7.5, infinity.
I found the equation $R^2 - R_1R - R_1R_2=0$ on the web and it came out with 15 so i think that is the answer

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