How Do I Solve This Rotational Motion Problem?

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Hi friends,
Please help me in solving this problem, I'll appreciate the help.

The problem is as:

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Attempt -

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Thank you all in advance.
 
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Try to calculate moment around point A or B. I don't think your equation tan37° is valid.
 

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mishek said:
Try to calculate moment around point A or B. I don't think your equation tan37° is valid.

Thanks dear, I got the answer. I was making the last equation in the wrong manner. I was only considering N1 ans N2 and forgot about the other forces which are acting there.
 
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