Levi Hutchins, a Young Clockmaker, Resolved to Rise at 4

question 27

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. The most likely first step in solving the problem of waking up early was for Hutchins to

• 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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