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Which sentence is the clearest example of inductive reasoning?

A. Every time the dice roll, they show a 6. Therefore, the next roll will

be 12.

B. Fruits are sweet. Candy bars are sweet. Therefore, candy bars are

fruits.

C. Adults are 18 or older. Ahmed is an adult. Therefore, Ahmed is 18

or older.

D. Aubrey has won every game of spades. Therefore, she will win the

next game.

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Answer:

C. Adults are 18 or older. Ahmed is an adult. Therefore, Ahmed is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Dice only have 6 sides. Anything sweet does not mean it's candy, and a game of Spades is more of probability not the fact that she has won every game.

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Aubrey has won every game of spades. Therefore, she will win the next game.

D.

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