Installed in tank, X are pressure gauges A and B and tank Y are pressure gauges C and D as shown in the figure. The reading at gauges B and C are 90 kPa and 20 kPa vacuum respectively.  Determine the readings in gauges A and D actual pressure of air inside tank X and Y. Atmospheric pressure is 1bar. Expressed all answers in kPa.

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Installed in tank, X are pressure gauges A and B and tank Y are pressure gauges C and D as shown in the figure. The reading at gauges B and C are 90 kPa and 20 kPa vacuum respectively. 

Determine the readings in gauges A and D actual pressure of air inside tank X and Y. Atmospheric pressure is 1bar. Expressed all answers in kPa. 

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