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Which one is bigger? (whatever the objects are…)
direct comparison- using one object of the two to measure the second
indirect comparison- using other objects that we have handy to measure both and compare.
direct measurement- cutting up one object to make a unit
indirect measurement- using formula to find the area and compare.