When three identical springs are arranged in series and a pulling force of 10 pounds is applied- the total stretch is 9 inches. If these same three springs are arranged in parallel and the same 10- pound force is applied to the new arrangement- what will be the total distance of stretch?

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When three identical springs are arranged in series and a pulling force of 10 pounds is applied- the total stretch is 9 inches. If these same three springs are arranged in parallel and the same 10- pound force is applied to the new arrangement- what will be the total distance of stretch?