Given the two-compartment vessel shown in the figure below. Gage A reads 86 psig; gage B inside compartment X reads 26 psig. If the barometer reads 31.61 in.Hg, determine the reading of gage C and convert this reading to an absolute value.

Given the two-compartment vessel shown in the figure below. Gage A reads 86 psig; gage B inside compartment X reads 26 psig. If the barometer reads 31.61 in.Hg, determine the reading of gage C and convert this reading to an absolute value.

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Given the two-compartment vessel shown in the figure below.
Gage A reads 86 psig; gage B inside compartment X reads 26
psig. If the barometer reads 31.61 in.Hg, determine the reading
of gage C and convert this reading to an absolute value.

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