Question

Why is it important to measure perimeter and area

Answer 1

There are so many ways that landscapers use the formula for area. One of the most common ways they use the formula is to calculate the area of a yard. This helps landscapers figure out how much grass they need to cover a yard. 

Answer 2

Perimeter and area are two important and fundamental mathematical topics. They help you to quantify physical space and also provide a foundation for more advanced mathematics found in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Perimeter is a measurement of the distance around a shape and area gives us an idea of how much surface the shape covers.

Knowledge of area and perimeter is applied practically by people on a daily basis, such as architects, engineers, and graphic designers, and is math that is very much needed by people in general. Understanding how much space you have and learning how to fit shapes together exactly will help you when you paint a room, buy a home, remodel a kitchen, or build a deck.