Which of these best describes modus ponens?

a. If P, then Q. Q. There P.
b. If P then Q Not Q. Therefore Not P
c. If P then Q. Not P. Therefore Not Q.
d. If P Then Q. P. Therefore Q.


Answer: d. If P Then Q. P. Therefore Q.

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