Question: I am questioning how point A is analyized. Initially I am thinking that Ay or Fy = - w ( 2 ) - 5 0

I am questioning how point A is analyized.
Initially I am thinking that Ay or Fy =-w(2)-50(4)=0.
I assume -w(2), because the centroid location is (2,1.5) meters from A.
Aparently that is not so. Can someone explain?
Please see attached.
A rigid body with mass of 1000kg and applied loads is shown below. The magnitude of the
resultant force at support A to maintain equilibrium of the rigid body below is most nearly:
I am questioning how point A is analyized.

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