Ropes, Tension, Weight, & Equilibrium

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The discussion revolves around a mechanical equilibrium problem involving a painter's staging. The painter weighs 250 N, and the tension in each of the two supporting ropes is 200 N. Participants are encouraged to describe the problem in detail and share any calculations or attempts made so far. A visual representation of the problem is suggested to aid understanding. The goal is to determine the weight of the staging based on the given information.
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i don't understand this problem i need your help please the sketch shows a painter's staging in mechanical equilibrium. the person in the middle weighs 250 N and tension in each rope are 200N what is the weight of the staging
 
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