Question

A cross section is made parallel to the bases of a right triangular prism. Which of the following statements is true regarding the area of the cross section and the area of the base?

The area of the cross section is less than the area of the base.
The area of the cross section is greater than the area of the base.
There is insufficient data to determine these area relationships.
The area of the cross section is equal to the area of the base.

Answer 1

The area of the cross section is equal to the area of the base.

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