Inductive/Deductive Reasoning

Julie knows that Dell computers cost less than Gateway computers. Julie also knows that Gateway computers cost less than compaq computers. Julie reasons that Dell computers cost less than compaq computers.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Mike knows that Garrett is a sophomore and Kyle is a junior. All the juniors Mike knows are older than Garret. Mike reasons that Kyle is older than Garret based on these observations.

• Inductive

• Deductive

If you live in Nevada and are between ages of 16 and 18, then you must take driver’s education classes to get your license. Mark lives in Nevada, is 16, and has his driver’s license. Therefore, Mark took driver’s education classes.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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The past five Marvel movies have been incredibly successful at the box office. Therefore, the next Marvel movie will probably be successful.

• Inductive

• Deductive

The Eagles beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, so therefore, they will beat the Patriots this year.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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Each time your mom goes to the store, she buys milk. So, the next time your mom goes to the store, she will buy milk.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Rational numbers can be written as fractions. Irrational numbers cannot be written as fractions. So, 1/2 is a rational number.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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All men are mortal. Mozart is a man, so Mozart is mortal.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Each time you clean your room, you are allowed to go out with your friends. So, the next time you clean your room, you will be allowed to go out with your friends.

• Inductive

• Deductive