A Uniform 100-Lb Beam Is Held in a Vertical Position

Multiple Choice

A uniform 100-lb beam is held in a vertical position by a pin at its lower end and a cable at its upper end.A horizontal force (magnitude P) acts as shown in the figure.If P = 75 lb,what is the tension in the cable?

A) 54 lb
B) 69 lb
C) 47 lb
D) 61 lb
E) 75 lb