Which one of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
A. The first two sticks of lipstick I pulled from my bag are red. Therefore, the next lipstick I pull from my bag is also likely to be red.
B. All bats are mammals. Bats are able to fly. Therefore, at least some mammals can fly.
C. My mother is Irish and has red hair. Everyone else I've seen from Ireland has red hair. Therefore, the next person I see from Ireland will probably have red hair.
D. All of our hurricanes hitting this area come from the east. Wind is blowing from the east now. Therefore, a hurricane is about to hit this area shortly.
