In an isosceles triangle (where the base is the side which is not equal to any other side), the altitude drawn to the base is the median.

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The correct option is A
True

The given statement is true.
In an isosceles triangle (where the base is the side which is not equal to any other side):

– the altitude drawn to the base is the median and the angle bisector;

– the median drawn to the base is the altitude and the angle bisector;

– the bisector of the angle opposite to the base is the altitude and the median.

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