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 in miles per hour. Luckily, Gregory remembers that 1 kilometer equals 1.6 miles and that to convert kilometers to miles, he can multiply the number of kilometers by 0.6214. This method is an example of a problem-solving strategy called:
A) a heuristic.
B) an algorithm.
C) insight.
D) trial and error.

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem, which in this case is the mathematical conversion formula Gregory uses to convert kilometers to miles.

Gregory Decides to Drive to Toronto to Visit a College