Is the pressure everywhere on the inflated fluid pad the same?

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Homework Statement
Adding weight on an inflated air pad, does the pressure on any point of the pad would be the same?
Relevant Equations
P=F/A
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I guess the pressure would reach equilibrium after the weight is stable, that is when points X and Y are stable. So, the answer should be A?
 
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