What current is flowing through the on/off switch?

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What current is flowing through the on/off switch?

The circuit below is powered by a 20-volt battery. What current is flowing through the on/off switch (When it is on, as shown)?

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A. 0.23 amperes
B. 0.29 amperes
C. 0.32 amperes
D. 0.38 amperes


i tried myself i got a close answer to D. 0.38 amperes but i want to make sure thanks you! ☺
 
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Would you like to show how you got that?
 


mgb_phys said:
Would you like to show how you got that?

hmm u want me to tell u wat i got? because i got close to Question D. but i want to get the accurate answer.
 
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persian52 said:
hmm u want me to tell u wat i got?
No, we want you to show your work.
 


1/16 + 1/20 = 0.1125

1/0.1125 + 24 +20 = 52.8

20v/52.8 = 0.38