An open vessel contains water up to a depth of 5.34 m and above it an oil of SG = 0.8 for a depth of 2.01 m. Above the oil layer is a gasoline of SG=0.68 for. a depth of 1.81 m. Find the pressure at the bottom of the vessel in psi.

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An open vessel contains water up to a depth of 5.34 m and above it an oil of SG = 0.8 for a depth of 2.01 m. Above the oil layer is a gasoline of SG=0.68 for. a depth of 1.81 m. Find the pressure at the bottom of the vessel in psi.

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