An apprentice dressmaker sees a new dress that is not like any she has made before. She would like to duplicate the dress, but she doesn't have a pattern for it. What do the authors suggest is the most efficient way to solve this problem?
A) Trial and error
B) Work backward
C) Solve an analogous problem
D) Work on a simpler version of the problem

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Working backward is suggested as the most efficient way to solve the problem. This approach involves starting with the final product (the new dress) and figuring out the steps that were likely taken to achieve that result, which can help in creating a pattern for it.

An Apprentice Dressmaker Sees a New Dress That Is Not