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

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Heuristics are often used for problems that do not have a clear algorithmic solution, such as resolving an argument, which involves subjective judgment and negotiation.

Which One of the Following Problems Is Most Likely to Be