Which path does traffic take from R1 to R5?

Instructions:
– Enter IOS commands on the device to verify network operation and answer the multiple questions.
– THIS TASK DOES NOT REQUIRE DEVICE CONFIGURATION.
– Click the device icon to gain access to the console device of the router. No console or enable passwords are required.- To access the multiple-choice questions, click the numbered boxes on the left of the top panel.
– there are four multiple-choice questions with this task. Be sure to answer all four questions before clicking Next button.
Scenario:

Refer to the topology. Your company has connected the routers R1, R2, and R3 with serial links. R2 and R3 are connected to the switches SW1 and SW2, respectively. SW1 and SW2 are also connected to the routers R4 and R5.
The EIGRP routing protocol is configured.
You are required to troubleshoot and resolve the EIGRP issues between the various routers.
Use the appropriate show commands to troubleshoot the issues.
Which path does traffic take from R1 to R5?
A. The traffic goes through R2.
B. The traffic goes through R3.
C. The traffic is equally load-balanced over R2 and R3.
D. The traffic is unequally load-balanced over R2 and R3.

Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Relevant parts of the config shown below:

There are three interfaces on R5
Which are Loopback0: 10.5.5.5 ; Loopback1: 10.5.5.55; Ethernet0/0: 192.168.123.5 and all of them are advertised via 192.168.12.2 so we can conclude traffic from R1 to R5 goes through R2 (192.168.12.2 is the IP address of S2/1 interface of R2).

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