Given that figure A is an equilateral triangle, and one of its sides has a length of 1 foot. It follows that its area is less than 1 square foot.
A) Inductive, strong.
B) Inductive, uncogent.
C) Inductive, weak.
D) Deductive, valid.
E) Deductive, invalid.

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The statement is deductive because it follows a logical structure where the conclusion (the area is less than 1 square foot) is directly derived from the premise (an equilateral triangle with a side length of 1 foot). The argument is valid because, given the properties of an equilateral triangle, the conclusion necessarily follows from the premise.

Given That Figure a Is an Equilateral Triangle, and One