alleryWhat must be true of the two bases of a prism?
AThey are unequal and perpendicular
BThey are congruent and parallel
CThey are congruent and perpendicular
DThey are unequal and parallel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They are congruent and parallel
A prism has two congruent polygonal bases in parallel planes.
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