Answer: Under the given option, the following is true of algorithms and heuristics for solving real-life problems:<u><em>Heuristics are shortcut strategies. </em></u>
Algorithms are known as step by step plan of action for resolving a issue. It leads to a specific solution, methodically.
whereas;
Heuristics are known as short‐cut, step‐saving reasoning scheme or generalization that bring forth a solution speedily but possibly with an error.
<u><em>Therefore, the correct option is (a)</em></u>
