physics static equilibrium problem?

Question

a certain nut is known to require forces of 40N exerted on its shell from both sides to crack. what force components, perpendicular to the handles, will be required when the nut is placed in the nutcracker? the handle is 12 cm long and the nut is 2.6 cm from the end

Answer 1

40(2.6) = F (12)

F = 8.67 N