Finish the following sentence with the best choice: What is the quickest way to melt a block of wax?

Choices:
- Drop block of wax in hot pot to melt and stir often with a wooden spoon.
- Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice shavings from wax block.  The smaller shavings will melt much quicker than a block.

Answer:
Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice shavings from wax block.  The smaller shavings will melt much quicker than a block.