"Either Oklahoma or Miami will win the game. Miami's going to win. Therefore, Oklahoma will lose." Choose the best symbolization of the statement and evaluate its validity.

A. o v m, m, ? ~o; this argument is invalid
B. (o v m) & ~(o & m), m, ? ~o; this argument is invalid
C. (o v m) & ~(o & m), m, ? ~o; this argument is valid
D. o v m, m, ? ~o; this argument is valid
E. None of the answers are correct


Answer: A

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