"Buford can lift, at most, 150 pounds over his head. A hog weighs at least 300 pounds. Therefore, Buford will never be able to lift a hog over his head." This illustrates a(n) ________.

A. invalid deductive argument
B. weak inductive argument
C. strong inductive argument
D. valid deductive argument


Answer: D

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