Why Does P=F/A Not Accurately Determine Surface Pressure in Thin-Walled Vessels?

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Here is the problem and the solution
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Why does P=F/A not work?
 
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P=F/A gives you the average pressure. What's the pressure at the surface when the tank is filled to height h and what's the pressure at the bottom of the tank?