High school classes provide the general information that will become the backbone of a mason’s career knowledge. For example, math is an everyday part of masonry work. Algebra and geometry skills are especially helpful. A mason uses this knowledge to take measurements and cut pieces of stone to the correct size and shape. Math also helps masons determine the quantities of different materials they will need for a job. Most masons do not attend college after high school. Some of them choose to attend a technical school. Here, they will start learning the basics of masonry and construction in general through classroom education.
Choose the two sentences from this excerpt that explain why math is useful to masons.