There are $8$ equal resistances $R$. Two are connected in parallel, such four groups are connected in series, the total resistance of the system will be
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(b) Resistance of parallel group $ = \frac{R}{2}$

$\therefore $     Total equivalent resistance $=4 \times \frac{R}{2} = 2R$

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