"Buford can lift, at most, 150 pounds over his head. A hog weighs at least 300 pounds. Therefore, Buford will never be able to lift a hog over his head." This illustrates a(n) _____.
A) strong inductive argument
B) valid deductive argument
C) weak inductive argument
D) invalid deductive argument

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The argument is a valid deductive argument because if the premises are true (Buford can lift at most 150 pounds and a hog weighs at least 300 pounds), then the conclusion (Buford will never be able to lift a hog over his head) logically follows.

"Buford Can Lift, at Most, 150 Pounds Over His Head