How does reasoning help in solving problems?

Reasoning helps in problem solving as it is the process of gathering and analysing information to arrive at conclusions. Thus, reasoning helps to arrive at conclusions through certain information. This can be achieved through the following ways:

(i) Deductive reasoning: It begins with an assumption that is believed to be true and the conclusion is based on that assumption. Thus, it is reasoning from general to particular.

(ii) Inductive reasoning: It is based on specific facts and observations. It involves the drawing of a general conclusion based on a particular observation.