Two lamps,one rated $100\, W$ at $220\, V$,and the other $60\, W$ at $220\, V$,are connected in parallel to electric mains supply. What current (in $A$) is drawn from the line if the supply voltage is $220\, V$?

  • A
    $0.73$
  • B
    $1.46$
  • C
    $0.33$
  • D
    $1.67$

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