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Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

O A. I saw a dog tied to a leash in its yard this morning, so all the dogs I see
today will be tied to leashes in their yards.
OB. My neighbor takes her dog for a walk every day, so all dog owners in
my community take their dogs on walks every day.
O
C. It's not the law to have your dog on a leash, but that is what I prefer, so
all dogs I see today will be on leashes,
OD. In my community, it's a law that all dogs out on walks must be on
leashes, so most dogs I see on walks today will be on leashes.

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Answer:

D. In my community, it's a law that all dogs...

Step-by-step explanation:

Since it's the law (it's required) most people will follow the law. And since most people will openly follow the law, it is a good deduction that most dogs the person sees on a walk will be on a leash. Hope this helps!

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