Consider the following statements with respect to cubical content method.

I. This is a preliminary estimate.

II. This is an approximate estimate.

Which of the following options is true?

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  1. Only statement II is true
  2. Both statements I and II are false
  3. Only statement I is true
  4. Both statements I and II are true

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Option 4 : Both statements I and II are true
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Concept:

Approximate estimate:

  • A preliminary or approximate estimate is required for studies of various aspects of the work of the project and for its administrative approval.
  • It can decide, in the case of commercial projects, whether the net income earned justify the amount invested or not.
  • The estimate is accompanied by a report duly explaining the necessity and utility of the project and with a site or layout plan.

Following are the methods of approximate estimates:

  1. Plinth area method
  2. Cubical contents methods.
  3. Unit base method
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