NDA 2024 Physics question

Two resistances of 5·0 Ω and 7·0 Ω are connected in series and the combination is connected in parallel with a resistance of 36·0 Ω. The equivalent resistance of the combination of three resistors is

• (A)24·0 Ω
• (B)12·0 Ω
• (C)9·0 ΩCorrect
• (D)6·0 Ω