Each of the following is a reason to use a heuristic rather than an algorithm,EXCEPT
A) sometimes no algorithm is available to solve a specific problem.
B) heuristics often require less time and effort to apply than do algorithms.
C) heuristics produce successful problem solutions with sufficient frequency to justify their use.
D) heuristics yield the single best solution to a problem.

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Heuristics may not always yield the single best solution to a problem, but they provide a satisfactory solution that is often adequate for everyday problem-solving situations. The other options (A, B, and C) are valid reasons to use heuristics over algorithms.

Each of the Following Is a Reason to Use a Heuristic