Question

analyzing cross sections of solids
which solids have the same types of vertical cross sections through the base?
a rectangular prism and a cylinder
a rectangular prism and a cone
a cylinder and a cone
a cylinder and a pyramid

Explanation:

A vertical cross - section through the base of a rectangular prism is a rectangle. A vertical cross - section through the base of a cylinder is also a rectangle (when the cut is perpendicular to the circular base and parallel to the axis of the cylinder). A vertical cross - section of a cone through the base is a triangle, a vertical cross - section of a pyramid through the base is a triangle.

Answer:

A. a rectangular prism and a cylinder