Answer:
Fp = 36 N
Fq = 58 N
Explanation:
Let the left end be the reference end with string p closest to it.
Let CCW moments be positive
Sum moments about p to zero
1(9.8)[2 - 1] + Fq[6 - 2] - 5(9.8)[8/2 - 2] - 1.5(9.8)[5 - 2] - 2(9.8)[7 - 2] = 0
Fq[4] = 23.5(9.8)
Fq = 57.575 ≈ 58 N
Sum moments about q to zero
1(9.8)[6 - 1] - Fp[6 - 2] + 5(9.8)[6 - 8/2] + 1.5(9.8)[6 - 5] - 2(9.8)[7 - 6] = 0
Fp = 35.525 N
or
Sum vertical forces to zero
Fp + 57.575 - (9.8)(1 + 1.5 + 2 + 5) = 0
Fp = 35.525 ≈ 36 N