Decide Whether the Argument Is an Example of Inductive or Deductive

question 130

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the argument is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.
-All U.S. Presidents have come from the original 48 states. Therefore, no U.S. President can be from Alaska.

• A)Deductive
• B)Inductive

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