Identify the inferential assumption in the following argument: "The cat must be hungry. He's scratching at the door."

a. The cat likes to scratch at the door.
b. Cats should not be allowed to scratch at the door.
c. Someone should feed the cat.
d. When the cat scratches at the door she is hungry.


d

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