Usage of way, means, approach, method

[Vaok]

He came up with a_____ to the problem.

A.way B. means,C. approach D .method

It's confusing. help,please! thanks!

[Yankee]

Hi Vaok

I would choose '(an) approach'.

Maybe these common formats will help you understand my choice:

- a way to do something
- a means of doing something
- an approach to something
- a method of doing something
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[Vaok]

I see. thank you very much,Amy.