Forces in Equilibrium - Torque

[Equilibrium]

A painter weighing 875N stands on a plank 3.0m long, which is supported
at each end by a stepladder. The plank weighs 223N. If the man stands 1.0m from one end of the plank, what force is exerted by each stepladder?

ANSWER: 694.8N ; 403.2N -> (ans provided by my hand-outs)

Q
1. how to solve?
2. does dis have a pivot point pls help...

Thank you very much 4 helping...

[Päällikkö]

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[Equilibrium]

cant realy understand...
the only example the teacher gave 2 me was..
the seesaw thingy & the equilibrium
can u gve me a hint plss...

does dis have to do about torque or static equilibrium...