The resistors of resistances $2 \ \Omega$,$4 \ \Omega$,and $8 \ \Omega$ are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be:

  • A
    $\frac{8}{7} \ \Omega$
  • B
    $\frac{7}{8} \ \Omega$
  • C
    $\frac{7}{4} \ \Omega$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{9} \ \Omega$

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