Determine Whether the Type of Reasoning Used Is Inductive or Deductive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the type of reasoning used is inductive or deductive reasoning. If a computer tech says it will cost $125 to fix my computer, it will actually cost $200. Since a computer tech told me it would cost $125 to fix my computer, I can expect it to cost me $200.

• A) deductive reasoning
• B) inductive reasoning

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