As a man skims over the instructions on the application for the Senior Soccer League,he reads the statement,"Anyone who is 40 years old or older and who is in good health may apply." Since he is over 40 years old and in good health,he assumes that he can apply.What type of reasoning has been applied?
A)valid
B)deductive
C)logical
D)formal

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Deductive reasoning has been applied since the man is using the general statement in the instructions (that anyone over 40 and in good health may apply) to conclude that he is eligible to apply.

As a Man Skims Over the Instructions on the Application