"Our Profits Were Up by 10 Percent Last Quarter

question 63

Multiple Choice

"Our profits were up by 10 percent last quarter.Employee turnover has been cut by almost half from last year.Last,but not the least,our market share has increased by 15 percent over the past 9 months.Considering these figures,we can safely say that our short-term growth strategy has been a great success." Identify the reasoning method used in this message to create logical appeal.

• A)abductive reasoning
• B)analogy
• C)inductive reasoning
• D)deductive reasoning
• E)metaphor

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Definitions:

Poverty

A socioeconomic condition characterized by a severe lack of financial resources or means of subsistence, leading to inability to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.

Policy Initiative

A strategic action plan developed to tackle specific public issues, often proposed or implemented by governments or organizations.

Social Support Programs

Government or private programs designed to provide assistance and support to individuals in need, including healthcare, education, housing, and financial aid.

Poverty Threshold

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country or region; a measure used to identify those in poverty.