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What is importance of mensuration in daily life

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Introduction to Mensuration:-

• Mensuration is a term in Mathematics which is obtained from the Greek word "Mensura" which means 'to measure'.
• It has a great importance in our day to day life. Earlier people studied the area or volume or shape of an object.
• It was used from ancient times till now.

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Importance of Mensuration in daily life:-

• Mensuration enables us to measure the area of an object, say, measuring the area of the field of a farmer. (2D object)
• It helps us to find the volume if an object (3D object), say, measuring the capacity of a water tank.
• It also helps us to measure the surface areas of 3D objects, say, painting the inner or outer wall of a building.
• It also helps in construction.