Neil uses the premise that all squares are rectangles. On the basis of this premise, he states that all rectangles have four sides. Therefore, he concludes that all squares must also have four sides. In which of the following is Neil engaged?

a. Bottom-up logic finding

b. Deductive reasoning

c. Abstract thinking

d. Hypothesizing

Option B==> Deductive reasoning.

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning is a kind of reasoning that is based facts or general statements in order to draw a conclusion for a particular subject and this can be done by using logic.

Deductive reasoning is based on things that one has observed and what is generally accepted by majority to make a logical argument.

According to Neil, if (1). all squares are rectangles, (2). rectangles have four sides then it is logical to say that (3). all squares must also have four sides.

b. Deductive reasoning

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning also called deductive logic. Deductive reasoning generally relies on a general statement sometimes called a premise that are usually regarded as true.

Deductive reasoning involves reasoning from one or more statements in order to reach a logical or certain conclusion.