Which of the following examples illustrates reliance on deductive reasoning?
A) Paul believes a vaccine works because his doctor says that it does.
B) Bill concludes that his car uses unleaded fuel because it is an Escape and all Escapes use unleaded fuel.
C) Juan assumes that black holes exist because scientists have told him that they do.
D) Jack concludes that all mammals have fur based upon observing his cat and dog.

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This example uses deductive reasoning because it starts with a general rule (all Escapes use unleaded fuel) and applies it to a specific case (Bill's car being an Escape).

Which of the Following Examples Illustrates Reliance on Deductive Reasoning