5.53 for the beam and loading shown, determine (a) the magnitude and location of the resultant of the distributed load, (b) the reactions at the beam supports.

Options:
A) 10.2 kN, 2.5 m; R1 = 12 kN, R2 = 8 kN
B) 7.8 kN, 3.2 m; R1 = 10 kN, R2 = 6 kN
C) 9.5 kN, 2.8 m; R1 = 11 kN, R2 = 7 kN
D) 8.2 kN, 3.5 m; R1 = 9 kN, R2 = 5 kN