Two wires of the same material have the same length but their radii are in the ratio of 5:3. They are combined in series, where the resistance of the thicker wire is 12 ohms. Calculate the total resistance of the combination.

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Two wires of the same material have the same length but their radii are in the ratio of 5:3. They are combined in series, where the resistance of the thicker wire is 12 ohms. Calculate the total resistance of the combination.