Both batteries in the figure below are ideal. The batteries E₁ and E₂ have a voltage of 8.0 V and 6.0 V, respectively. The resistors R₁ and R₂ have values of 25.0 Ω and 15.0 Ω, respectively. Calculate the current flowing through the resistor R₂.

• A. 0.40 A
• B. 0.53 A
• C. 1.86 A
• D. 2.50 A

Answer: (B)