In the following argument, there are ________ premises (including subconclusions) that should be diagrammed: "The 49ers will make the playoffs only if the Cowboys win. If the 49ers make the playoffs, then they will play the Redskins. If the Redskins win, they will be in the Super Bowl. But the Cowboys won't win. Their top two quarterbacks are hurt, and their defense has been decimated by injuries. Therefore, the 49ers will not make the playoffs."
A. seven
B. five
C. six
D. nine
Answer: C
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a. True b. False
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