Decide whether the argument is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.
-All U.S. Presidents have come from the original 48 states. Therefore, no U.S. President can be from Alaska.
A)Deductive
B)Inductive

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The argument is inductive because it draws a general conclusion based on specific observations or instances, rather than following a logical necessity. It assumes that because all past presidents have been from the original 48 states, future presidents will also be, which is not necessarily true.

Decide Whether the Argument Is an Example of Inductive or Deductive