\(\frac{{{R_2}}}{{{R_1}}} = \frac{{{A_1}}}{{{A_2}}} = \frac{3}{2}\) \( \Rightarrow \) \({R_2} = 3{R_1}\)
Resistance of thick wire \({R_1} = 10\,\Omega \)
Resistance of thin wire \({R_2} = 30\,\Omega \)
Total resistance in series \( = 10 + 30 = 40\,\Omega\)