What is the relationship of total current to the current through a component in (a) a series circuit, and (b) a parallel circuit?

What is the relationship of total current to the current through a component in (a) a series circuit, and (b) a parallel circuit?

A. (a) Divides (b) divides
B. (a) Divides (b) equals
C. (a) Equals (b) equals
D. (a) Equals (b) divides

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Answer: D

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