When Matheos went out into his vegetable garden this morning, he saw that one of his tomato plants had been torn apart and that a trail of tomato bits led back to a sizable hole in the ground. Based on the evidence, he determined that the plant had probably been eaten by a wild animal of some kind. What is the process Matheos used to come to this conclusion?
A) comparing
B) prioritizing
C) deducing
D) contrasting

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Matheos used deducing, a process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion. He observed the damaged plant and the trail leading to a hole, and inferred that a wild animal was likely responsible.

When Matheos Went Out into His Vegetable Garden This Morning