Which one of the following problems is most likely to be solved with a heuristic rather than an algorithm?
A)Resolving an argument
B)Calculating the volume of a cylinder
C)Finding the word antonym in the dictionary
D)Locating books about spiders in the school library

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Heuristics are strategies derived from experience with similar problems, used for making decisions or solving problems. Resolving an argument often involves subjective judgment and cannot be solved by a straightforward, step-by-step algorithm like the other options, which involve clear, logical steps or procedures.

Which One of the Following Problems Is Most Likely to Be