Which of the following is a heuristic approach to determining how many brownies to make for a party?
A) Make the same number as you did for your last party because you recall that number being about right.
B) Multiply the number of people invited by the number of brownies you want each person to have.
C) Determine the number of brownies in each batch and then determine which multiple of that number is closest the estimated number of brownies needed.
D) Estimate the number of brownies each invitee will eat and then sum the estimates.

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A heuristic approach is a mental shortcut or rule of thumb that simplifies decision-making. Choosing the same number of brownies as a previous party is a heuristic approach because it relies on past experience as a guide. The other options involve more calculations and may not be as efficient or practical for determining the number of brownies to make for a party.

Which of the Following Is a Heuristic Approach to Determining