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Three-Dimensional Figures and Cross Sections — Quiz

Question 10 • Mathematics III

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

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

Explanation

An octagonal pyramid has 8 triangular side faces and 1 octagonal base, for 9 faces total. A hexagonal prism has 8 faces, while the pentagonal pyramid and rectangular prism each have 6. Therefore, the octagonal pyramid has the greatest number of faces.

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