Levi Hutchins,a Young Clockmaker,resolved to Rise at 4 A

question 181

Multiple Choice

Levi Hutchins,a young clockmaker,resolved to rise at 4 A.M.every morning.This resolution motivated Hutchins to invent the alarm clock.Which of the following was most likely Hutchins's first step in solving the problem of waking up early?

• A)Rethink and redefine the problem
• B)Find and frame the problem
• C)Evaluate the solutions
• D)Employ good problem-solving strategies

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