Which of the following scenarios is an example of deductive reasoning?

A. This year the River City Roosters football team has won five home games but zero away games. Therefore, the River City Roosters cannot win away games.
B. The River City Roosters never win away games. Today they are playing an away game, so they will lose.


Answer: B

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