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PE Exam Practice Question

Hi, I am having trouble understanding the answer to this practice question. Can someone please show a step-by-step solution? I don't understand how the effective stress is 2760.6 psf. I am getting 2794.4 psf. Thanks in advance.

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Posted Mar 8, 2026, 5:52 PM UTC

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