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When a rectangular prism is tilted 45° from above, its top view appears as:

A A circle
B A parallelogram or elongated rectangle
C A triangle
D A circle

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Tilting a rectangular prism shows a foreshortened rectangle appearing as a parallelogram from above.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "When a rectangular prism is tilted 45° from above, its top view appears as:" is Option B: A parallelogram or elongated rectangle.

The other options — A) A circle, C) A triangle, D) A circle — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Tilting a rectangular prism shows a foreshortened rectangle appearing as a parallelogram from above.

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