Why is the ability to use creativity an advantage when attempting to find answers to old problems?

Because a new solution is to be carved for a old problem, therefore creativity is required.

Explanation:

Finding solution to old problem requires an individual thinker to think out of the box solution which have been never implemented or were implemented in an incorrect manner.

In order to think out of the box , hell lot of bigger dose of creativity is required. When a novel and appropriate solution is required, creativity becomes essential

Problem solving is an skill and a logical thinker can only imbibe it thereby using his/her creative thinking.

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