6.6 - Applications of Mensuration
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Why is mensuration important in construction?
💡 Hint: Consider what measurements are essential for building.
Give an example of where volume measurement is necessary.
💡 Hint: Think about how items are stored.
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Why is mensuration important in packing?
💡 Hint: Think about how businesses save money.
Mensuration has no relevance in manufacturing. (True/False)
💡 Hint: Consider the role of measurements in production.
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Design a warehouse layout for storing items of varying shapes and sizes. Discuss the mensuration formulas required to calculate the space needed.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would organize various containers.
Calculate the cost difference of materials needed for two different construction plans with varying dimensions. Use mensuration principles to support your calculation.
💡 Hint: Remember to find the surface area first and then relate that to costs.
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