PROBLEM 9:A tank contains 1.5 column of mercury(S = 13.6), 1.8 column of water and1.5 column of oil (S = 0.81). What isthe pressure at the bottom of the tank?a. 227.32 kPa b. 229.70 kPac. 184.23 kPa d. 256.33 kPa%3D

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