INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Either the painting is a forgery, or it's worth a small fortune. Therefore, the painting is worth a small fortune, since it's not a forgery
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Deductive, sound.
D) Inductive, weak.
E) Inductive, strong.
A
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