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Refer to figure.
Given:

Force Fb: 150 N
Distance A: 3 m
Distance B: 6 m

Calculate force Fa to obtain equilibrium:

  • A
    75 M
  • B
    300 N
  • C
    600 N
  • D
    450 N
To be in balance, the moments must be equal:
Fa x A = Fb x B
insert the values:
Fa x 3 m = 150 x 6 m
Fb = 300 N

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