Two persons of equal height are carrying a long uniform wooden beam of length $\ell$. They are at a distance of $\frac{\ell}{5}$ and $\frac{\ell}{3}$ from the nearest ends of the rod. The ratio of the normal reaction at their heads is

  • A
    $2 : 3$
  • B
    $4 : 9$
  • C
    $5 : 9$
  • D
    $6 : 5$

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