A Determine whether each conclusion is based on inductive or deductive reasoning. Given: If a number is divisible by 4, then the number is divisible by 2. 12 is divisible by four. Conclusion: 12 is divisible by 2.

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A Determine whether each conclusion is based on inductive or deductive reasoning.

Given: If a number is divisible by 4, then the number is divisible by 2. 12 is divisible by four.
Conclusion: 12 is divisible by 2.

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