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 each contains. Monica suggests that "the larger size is usually a better buy." Lori is using a(n) _____; Monica is using a(n) ______.
a) heuristic; algorithm
b) algorithm; heuristic
c) algorithm; prototype
d) prototype; heuristic
ANS: B, Lori's method is demanding, but guaranteed to tell her which can is the better buy. Monica's method is quick and easy, but it may not yield the correct answer.
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