When Daneesha encounters the problem "If apples are 35¢ each, how much will 7 apples cost?" she thinks, "Many items at the same price . . . hmm, this kind of situation usually calls for multiplication." Daneesha's reasoning reflects the use of:
A) incubation
B) inert knowledge
C) a problem schema
D) means-ends analysis

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Daneesha's reasoning reflects the use of a problem schema, which is a mental framework for solving problems that involves identifying a familiar problem type and applying a corresponding solution strategy. In this case, the problem schema is the "many items at the same price" schema, which typically involves multiplication.

When Daneesha Encounters the Problem "If Apples Are 35¢ Each