A Child Is Trying to Stack Two Uniform Wooden Blocks

question 113

Multiple Choice

A child is trying to stack two uniform wooden blocks, 12 cm in length, so they will protrude as much as possible over the edge of a table, without tipping over, as shown in the figure. What is the maximum possible overhang distance d?

• A) 5 cm
• B) 6 cm
• C) 7 cm
• D) 8 cm
• E) 9 cm

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is a significant factor in determining a company's financial health and risk level.

Cost Structure

The composition of fixed and variable costs that a company incurs in the process of producing goods or services.

Operating Leverage

A gauge of the relationship between sales growth and the growth of operational earnings, showing the mix of fixed and variable costs within a business.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to finance investments, aiming to increase the potential return to equity holders.