What fraction of the total power is wasted in the leads

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Solve the all parts of following problem:

Problem: Eight bulbs are connected in parallel to a 220V source by two long leads of total resistance 1.7 ohm.

Part A: If 150mA flows through each bulb, what is the resistance of each?

Part B: If 150mA flows through each bulb, what fraction of the total power is wasted in the leads?

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