Working backward is a good strategy follow when:

Correct answer: A. you have many options available at the beginning of a problem, but few options at the end

  • A. you have many options available at the beginning of a problem, but few options at the end
  • B. the problem does not have a well-specified goal
  • C. you can recognize the similarity between two problems
  • D. a problem has obvious subgoals

Explanation

Working backward is useful when a problem has many possible moves from the starting point but fewer possible moves near the clearly defined goal. Starting at the goal narrows the search, making option a the best description.

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