Why is the manometer problem solution calculated incorrectly?

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Homework Statement



Two pipes are connected by a manometer shown in the figure.

Homework Equations



FR = [itex]\gamma[/itex]*hc*A

yR = yc + [itex]\frac{I_xc}{y_c*A}[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



PB - PA = [itex]\gamma[/itex]water*1.1m - [itex]\gamma[/itex]Fluid*0.6m + [itex]\gamma[/itex]water*0.8m = 3.33 kPa

I checked my answer and it was all okay except the answer was supposed to be -3.33 kPa. Can someone brief me on why that is?
 

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