What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from deductive reasoning?
a. All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is mortal.
b. The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets orbit the Sun.
c. Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all marbles from the bag are blue.
d. The first five people you met at a work interview were nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice.
ANS: A
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