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A triangular prism was sliced parallel to its base. What is the shape of the cross section shown in the figure?

© a triangle that has the same dimensions as either base of the prism
O a triangle that does not necessarily have the same dimensions as either base of the prism
• a parallelogram that is not a rectangle
a rectangle

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It’s is “ a triangle that has the same dimensions as either bass of the prism” because a triangular prism, each cross-section parallel to the triangular base is a triangle congruent to the base.
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