Question

based on information in the evolution of useful things, what prompted the creation of waterproof sandpaper?
○ salesman being embarrassed by faulty products
○ the need for a considerable amount of sanding
○ the poisoning of automobile industry employees
○ richard drew’s work as a lab technician

Explanation:

In The Evolution of Useful Things, it is mentioned that Richard Drew was a lab technician. He was working on a project related to sandpaper. During his work, he faced issues with the existing sandpaper not being waterproof. This led him to create waterproof sandpaper. The other options are not the main prompts for the creation of waterproof sandpaper as per the book.

Answer:

Richard Drew’s work as a lab technician.