src/test/resources/res/layout/outer.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<LinearLayout
        xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
        android:id="@+id/outer_merge"
        android:orientation="vertical"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:gravity="center_horizontal"
        >

    <include android:id="@+id/include_id" layout="@layout/inner_merge"/>

</LinearLayout>