According to Rankine's formula, the minimum depth of foundation
(A) h = (P/W) [(1 - sin )/(1 + sin )]²
(B) h = (w/P) [(1 - sin )/(1 + sin )]²
(C) h = (P/w) [(1 - sin )/(1 + tan )]²
(D) h = (P/w) [(1 - tan )/(1 + tan )]²

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Answer: Option A

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