Mathematics All Around-Workbook
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134462356
Author: Pirnot
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 5E
Sharpening Your Skills.
Is each of the following situations an example of inductive or deductive reasoning?
Luis has noticed that the stock market has gone up on the Friday before each of the last three holidays. He plans to buy stock on the Friday before Labor Day to cash in on this trend.
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