NEET PhysicsClass 12Refraction: apparent depthMediumSingle correct

A coin lies at the bottom of a tank. The tank holds a 24 cm deep layer of water (refractive index 4/3), and on top of the water floats a 15 cm thick layer of a transparent oil (refractive index 1.50). Viewed from air almost vertically above (near-normal incidence), how far below the top surface of the oil does the coin appear to be?

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