$A$ manometer reads the pressure of a gas in an enclosure as shown in the figure. The absolute and gauge pressure of the gas in $cm$ of mercury are (Take atmospheric pressure $= 76\,cm$ of mercury)

  • A
    $76,\, 20$
  • B
    $20,\, 76$
  • C
    $96,\,20$
  • D
    $20,\, 96$

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