A Child Is Trying to Stack Two Uniform Bricks, Each

Multiple Choice

A child is trying to stack two uniform bricks, each 24 cm long, so they will protrude as far 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) 10 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 14 cm
D) 16 cm
E) 18 cm