A ladder is leaning against a brick chimney as shown in the picture below. The ladder is 25 feet long and is placed 15 fee up on the chimney. In order for the ladder to be stable, its base must be 15 feet or less away from the base of the chimney. Is the current position of the ladder stable?
Yes, the height of the ladder and the distance from the base of the chimney are both 15 feet.
No, the distance of the ladder from the base of the chimney is 20 feet.
Yes, the distance of the ladder from the base of the chimney is 10 feet.
No, the distance of the ladder from the base of the chimney is 40 feet.