Does the news clip below illustrate inductive or deductive reasoning? Explain your answer. The old fellow in

Does the news clip below illustrate inductive or deductive reasoning? Explain your answer.

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The old fellow in charge of the checkroom in a large hotel was noted for his memory. He never used checks or marks of any sort to help him return coats to their rightful owners. Thinking to test him, a frequent hotel guest asked him as he received his coat, "Sam, how did you know this is my coat?" "I don't, sir," was the calm response. "Then why did you give it to me?" asked the guest. "Because," said Sam, "it's the one you gave me, sir."