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Area of a Circle and a Sector

Question 5 • *CR CCSS Math 2 S2 [M2960OX]

What three-dimensional solid has 6 rectangular faces, 2 equal bases that are not rectangles, and 18 edges?

Answer
A
triangular prism
B
pentagonal prism
C
hexagonal prism
D
octagonal prism

Explanation

A prism with an n-sided base has n rectangular side faces and 3n edges. Six rectangular faces means the bases are hexagons, and a hexagonal prism has 3 × 6 = 18 edges. Therefore, the solid is a hexagonal prism, choice C.

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