Lori and Monica are looking at the cans of coffee on display at a local supermarket. They are trying to decide which of two different-sized cans is the better buy. Lori attempts to divide the price of each can by the number of ounces of coffee. Monica suggests that "the larger size is usually a better buy." Lori is using a(n) __________, and Monica is using a(n) __________.
A. heuristic; algorithm
B. algorithm; heuristic
C. algorithm; prototype
D. prototype; heuristic
Answer: B
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