Two electric bulbs $A$ and $B$ are rated as $60\, W$ and $100\, W$. They are connected in parallel to the same source. Then,
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(c) $i \propto \frac{1}{R}$ and $P \propto \frac{1}{R}$ $ \Rightarrow $ $i \propto P$

i.e. in parallel bulb of higher power will draw more current.

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