14
QuizMultiple Choice

Lesson 12.1: Three-Dimensional Figures and Cross Sections

Question 14 • (OC27) GEO-1206310-S2-Degele-VOL7006P

Which three-dimensional figure has the greatest number of faces?

Answer
A
hexagonal prism
B
octagonal pyramid
C
rectangular prism
D
pentagonal pyramid

Explanation

A prism with an n-sided base has n rectangular side faces plus 2 bases, so a hexagonal prism has 6 + 2 = 8 faces. A pyramid with an n-sided base has n triangular side faces plus 1 base, so an octagonal pyramid has 8 + 1 = 9 faces. A rectangular prism has 6 faces, and a pentagonal pyramid has 6, so the octagonal pyramid has the greatest number.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next