Goal and options: how do you space things out?

OPTIONS:
- keep them tightly together.
- leave some room between them.
output answer: leave some room between them.
[Q]: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
One wants to protect their locked goods.

OPTIONS:
- One should make their lock combination-proof.
- One should make their lock shim-proof.

[A]: One should make their lock shim-proof.
input question: How to make instant noodles

OPTIONS:
- Boil about three and a half cups of water in a reasonable sized pot. Add the flavoring packets into the water and allow them steep for a minute or so. Add the dried noodles and cook for at least 3 minutes before removing from the heat and serving.
- Boil about a cup and a half of water in a reasonable sized pot. Add the flavoring packets into the water and allow them steep for a minute or so. Add the dried noodles and cook for at least 3 minutes before removing from the heat and serving.

output answer: Boil about three and a half cups of water in a reasonable sized pot. Add the flavoring packets into the water and allow them steep for a minute or so. Add the dried noodles and cook for at least 3 minutes before removing from the heat and serving.
[Q]: Objective: Reduce water use in dish washer. OPTIONS:
- Fill dish washer to max before using.
- Fill dish washer half way before using.
[A]: Fill dish washer to max before using.
Q: Here is a goal: Add shine to cooper cooking tools.

How would you accomplish this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Scrub with a slice of lemon sprinkled with salt.
- Scrub with a slice of lemon sprinkled with sugar,

A: Scrub with a slice of lemon sprinkled with salt.
Question:
Goal: How can I disguise medication for a dog?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Place beside a ball of peanut butter.
- Place inside a ball of peanut butter.
Answer:
Place inside a ball of peanut butter.