How to calculate tension in a rope?

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Homework Statement


The link to the problem is here, sorry I couldn't put the diagram in so thought it was better to link!
I need help with both questions, the attempt is for the first question.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2stb476hp738w9l/Physics question.jpg

Many thanks for any help!

Homework Equations


Moments clockwise=Moments anticlockwise
F=ma


The Attempt at a Solution


Moments clockwise=Moments anticlockwise
5*15=TD
75=TD
...?
Not sure first bit is right tho!
 
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