A uniform metre rule of weight W is pivoted at the 25 cm mark and held horizontal by a force F applied upwards at the 100 cm mark. The rule is supported by a vertical force P acting at the pivot. What is the magnitude of P?

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C: ⁴⁄₃ W
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