consider the figure shown. Determine the pressure at point A if the tank contains a liquid with specific gravity of 0.957 and if the mercury from point D to E in the manometer has density of 13,550 kg/m^3. Report final answer in Pascal (Pa). Use specific weight of water as 9.81 kN/m^3

consider the figure shown. Determine the pressure at point A if the tank contains a liquid with specific gravity of 0.957 and if the mercury from point D to E in the manometer has density of 13,550 kg/m^3. Report final answer in Pascal (Pa). Use specific weight of water as 9.81 kN/m^3

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