It Would Be Better to Use a Heuristic, Rather Than

question 72

Multiple Choice

It would be better to use a heuristic, rather than an algorithm, to solve a problem:

• A)when there are an infinite number of possible solutions
• B)when it is necessary to produce an answer that is extremely precise
• C)when there are no time constraints for finding a solution to the problem
• D)when the problem involves mathematical calculations

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Definitions:

Percentage Terms

A way of expressing values or changes as a fraction of 100, used to describe proportions relative to a whole.

Larger Number

The value in a comparison of numbers that is greater than the other(s).

Smaller Number

In a comparison of two or more numbers, the one that is less in value.

Unit Price

The cost per single unit of measure, facilitating cost comparison among similar products.