If you are given the information that in order to vote in a presidential election, you must be at least 18 years of age, and that Will voted in the last presidential election, you can logically conclude that Will is at least 18 years old. This is an example of using _________________ reasoning.

A. inductive
B. deductive
C. conjunctive
D. descriptive


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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