how does density of a liquid affect the pressure at a point in liquid

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More density means more mass per unit volume
$ρ = \frac{m}{V} H e r e ρ i s d e n s i t y, m i s m a s s a n d V i s v o l u m e .$

Meaning there is more weight of fluid on top of the point you measuring pressure. More weight means more force per unit area as pressure $P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{m g}{A} = \frac{V ρ g}{A}$

Increasing density will increase pressure.
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