a. Effective Stress P or σv @ -18m = (18.8 kN/m3 - 9.81 kN/m3) 12m = 107.9kN/m2 = 107.9kPa
b. Total Stress P or σv @ -18m = 107.9kPa + γw (18m) = 107.9kPa + 9.81 kN/m3 x (18m) = 284.5kPa