Sage wants Alex to agree with her observation that Fords are reliable cars. To prove her point, Sage said she has a 2005 Ford Focus with 200,000 miles on it, and it has required little repair other than routine maintenance. Sage further explains that her brother has a Ford Fusion and has driven it twice as long as any other car he has ever owned. Which type of reasoning is Sage using?

A) Inductive
B) Deductive
C) Casual
D) Either-or

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Shaheen Hajiyani · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Sage is using inductive reasoning by providing specific examples (her Ford Focus and her brother's Ford Fusion) to support a general conclusion that Fords are reliable cars. Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances to a general conclusion.

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