Read this statement. In legal reasoning, the facts of a case suggest that there is an issue. This issue may already be governed by a rule of law. When the facts are compared to the rule, an analysis of the case can be developed. From this analysis, a _[blank]_ can be made as to whether or not the _[blank]_ applies to the _[blank]_.

Which three words, in order, accurately complete the statement?

A-rule; conclusion; issue
B-conclusion; rule; facts