Question

Identify the conclusion of the following argument: Jason can run the 100-metre dash in 15 seconds. Sarah is faster than Jason at racing any distance. Sarah can run the 100-metre dash in less than 15 seconds.

Answer 1

Answer:

Deductive Reasoning

Explanation:

The given condition is an example of deductive reasoning. Two arguments are related that bring a valid conclusion given the conditions hold true to both.

Deductive Reasoning: Process of making logical arguments by facts and logic.

Deduction:

Condition 1--- Jason can run 100 meter in 15 seconds

Condition 2--- Sarah is faster at racing any distance

Conclusion--- Sarah can run 100 meter in less than 15 seconds

Reason: Since Sarah is faster than Jason in any race therefore she can win run faster than him at any given condition. Jason runs 100 meter in 15 seconds which means Sarah can run the same distance in less than 15 seconds as she is faster than him.