Question

Which option is an example of deductive reasoning?

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning refers to using one or more statements in order to reach a logical conclusion. While also having the conclusion go in the same direction as the conditionals while linking the premises with the conclusion. That being said the option that is an example of this would be "Cities are populated. Chicago is a city. Therefore, Chicago is  populated". That is because it provides two different logical premises in order to come to a logical conclusion based on the initial premises.