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If Ryan slices the pyramid parallel to any side of the pyramid other than the base, what will the shape of the cross section be?

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A cross section parallel to any side other than the base that has a shape of a trapezoid.
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Answer with explanation:

A pyramid is a three dimensional solid , having base in the shape of any polygon and other faces are in the shape of triangle meeting at a point.

So, if you cut the pyramid , parallel to any side of the pyramid other than the base you will obtain

A pyramid having same base as original pyramid, that will be the top view but front view will be of trapezoid.

If Ryan slices the pyramid parallel to any side of the pyramid other than the base-example-1
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