When students were given the nine-dot problem, what was the result when no hints were given?
A)20% of the subjects solved the problem
B)90% of the subjects solved the problem
C)about half of the subjects solved the problem
D)none solved the problem

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The nine-dot problem is a classic example of a problem that requires thinking outside the box. Without hints, most people do not solve it because they tend to impose unnecessary constraints on the solution.

When Students Were Given the Nine-Dot Problem, What Was the Result