Question

Which statements describe a characteristic of a right pentagonal pyramid? Select two options.

The bases are parallel and congruent.
The segment from the top to the center of the base is perpendicular to the base.
All the faces are congruent pentagons.
The base is a pentagon and the sides are triangles.
The base must be a regular polygon.

Answer 1

2 and 4

Explanation:

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Answer 2

• B and D are correct

Explanation:

The options:

A. The bases are parallel and congruent.

• Incorrect. There are no parallel bases in any pyramid

B. The segment from the top to the center of the base is perpendicular to the base.

• Correct as its a right pyramid

C. All the faces are congruent pentagons.

• Incorrect. Only the base is pentagon.

D. The base is a pentagon and the sides are triangles.

• Correct

E. The base must be a regular polygon.

• Incorrect. It is pentagon.