How Do Forces Determine the Balance of a Supported Ruler?

[Miri]

Homework Statement

A ruler of 0.75N and 52.0cm is supported 1.0cm from each of its two ends. A weight of 1.00N is placed 16.0cm from the left end of the ruler. Determine the forces acting upon the ruler at the two supports.

Homework Equations

I know that the two forces of the supports are pointing upward and 1.00N is pointing downward as well as 0.75N. So I know that the two forces of the supports together are 1.75N. But I don't know what to do now.

 

[Hootenanny]

Homework Statement

A ruler of 0.75N and 52.0cm is supported 1.0cm from each of its two ends. A weight of 1.00N is placed 16.0cm from the left end of the ruler. Determine the forces acting upon the ruler at the two supports.

Homework Equations

I know that the two forces of the supports are pointing upward and 1.00N is pointing downward as well as 0.75N. So I know that the two forces of the supports together are 1.75N. But I don't know what to do now.

HINT: Consider the moments (or torques) about one of the pivots.