Which of the Following Is an Example of Deductive Reasoning

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

• A)Hailey got a higher grade than Sarah, Sarah got a higher grade than Adam, and therefore Hailey got a higher grade than Adam.
• B)The apples in the bowl are red, therefore all apples are red.
• C)The candies pulled out of the bag are all green, therefore all candies in the bag are green.
• D)Nathan is Hispanic and his neighbor his Hispanic, therefore the whole neighborhood is Hispanic.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

is a method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Incremental Sales

The additional revenue generated from a specific business action or decision.

Cash Operating Expenses

Expenditures that a company makes in cash for the day-to-day running of its business.

Capital Budgeting

The process of planning and managing a company's long-term investments in assets and projects based on their potential to generate earnings and cash flow.