The Following Statement Is an Example of Deductive Reasoning

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following statement is an example of deductive reasoning:

• A)Girls are smarter than boys because of cultural conditioning.
• B)The weather's usually fair here in September, so we'll schedule the company picnic for September 12.
• C)Bill, Cora, and Imre have all scored above 93 percent in all four math exams this semester, so we expect these strong students to do well on the final exam.
• D)I doubt that the Leafs will ever win another Stanley Cup.

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Definitions:

Annually Compounded

A compound interest calculation where the interest is added to the principal at the end of each year.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a bond or loan, without accounting for compounding or inflation.

Mortgage Loan

A loan secured by real property through the use of a mortgage note which evidences the existence of the loan and the encumbrance of that realty.

Compounded Monthly

A method where the interest is calculated on a monthly basis and added to the principal sum, allowing the interest to grow over time through compounding.