Mom promised that if she makes at least $5,000 in royalties on her latest book, she will take us all to Disney World this Christmas. Well, look at these three royalty checks Mom just received for the book. One is for $829. One is for $2273. And one is for $3188. Looks like we are probably going to Disney World! This illustrates a(n) ________.
A. invalid deductive argument
B. valid deductive argument
C. weak inductive argument
D. strong inductive argument
Answer: D
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