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Which statement is always true?
A.
A cross section parallel to the base of a right rectangular prism is a square.
B.
A cross section perpendicular to the base of a right rectangular prism is congruent to the base.
C.
A cross section parallel to the base of a right rectangular prism is congruent to the base.
D.
A cross section perpendicular to the base of a right rectangular prism has the same dimensions as the base.

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Answer: C. A cross section parallel to the base of a right rectangular prism is congruent to the base.

Step-by-step explanation: Cross sections that are parallel to the base will give the shape of the base. That means that when you do a cross section that's parallel to the base, you're making a horizontal line that goes left to right that is the same as the base. Therefore, C is your answer.

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