Gregory decides to drive to Toronto to visit a college friend.After crossing the Canadian border, he discovers that the speed limits are posted in kilometers rather than miles perhour. Luckily, Gregory remembers that 1 kilometer equals 1.6miles and that to convert kilometers to miles, he can multiply the number of kilometers by 0.6214. This method would be an example of a problem-solving strategy called:

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This method involves a set procedure (multiplying by 0.6214) to solve the problem of converting kilometers to miles, making it an example of an algorithm. A heuristic would involve a more general problem-solving strategy or rule of thumb, insight involves sudden realization or understanding, and trial and error involves trying different solutions until the correct one is found.

Gregory Decides to Drive to Toronto to Visit a College