Find normal force, shear force, bending moment

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Hello.
This is a basic statics/mechanics of materials problem.
Here's an image of my work.
Handwritten solution on the right side of a beam, with a free-body diagram above: sum of forces gives N = 0, Vc = 825 lb, and sum of moments at C gives Mc = -2475 lb-ft, with By = 1425 found from the entire beam.

I've taken a course in statics before, and this is supposed to be review, but I can't seem to get the correct answers which are V_c = 75 lb, M_c = 1125 lb*ft. I've chosen the right side, and it seems as though the book chooses the left side. I don't believe there should be any difference in choice. Can someone please help point me in the right direction?
 
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