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What type of reasoning moves from general principles to specific conclusions?

A Inductive
B Deductive
C Abductive
D Analogical

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Deductive reasoning moves from general premises to specific conclusions. Inductive reasoning does the reverse.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What type of reasoning moves from general principles to specific conclusions?" is Option B: Deductive.

The other options — A) Inductive, C) Abductive, D) Analogical — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Deductive reasoning moves from general premises to specific conclusions. Inductive reasoning does the reverse.

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