Current Electricity

Two cells of emfs 1 V and 2 V and internal resistance $2 \Omega$ and $1 \Omega$, respectively connected in parallel, gave a current of 1 A through an external resistance. If the polarity of one cell is reversed, then value of current through the external resistance will be $\frac{\alpha}{5} \mathrm{~A}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$.