FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the FTCE General Knowledge Math Test with our comprehensive quiz. Study using flashcards and multiple-choice questions, all with detailed hints and explanations. Get ready to excel on your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What type of base does a cone have?

Square
Rectangle
Circular
Triangular

The correct answer is: Circular

The base of a cone is circular, giving it a unique shape that distinguishes it from other three-dimensional figures. This circular base allows the cone to transition smoothly to its apex (the tip), resulting in the characteristic pointed structure that we associate with cones. In geometry, the circle serves as the foundational shape from which the sides of the cone rise to the apex, making it essential to define the cone accurately. The other shapes mentioned, such as square, rectangle, and triangular, represent different types of bases found in other geometrical figures, but none accurately describe the base of a cone.