Which statement correctly identifies and explains the reasoning used in the sample argument?Socrates is a man. All men are mortal. Socrates is mortal.

The argument uses deductive reasoning: it applies the general rule “All men are mortal” to the specific fact that Socrates is a man, then concludes that Socrates is mortal. Choice C identifies the reasoning as deductive, though “general conclusion” is more accurately called a general rule or premise.

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