Syllogism 3C Given the following syllogism: There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records. For Syllogism 3C, the minor premise is:

A) Some trustworthy people are not applicants.

B) No people with criminal records are trustworthy people.

C) Several applicants have criminal records.

D) Some applicants are not trustworthy people.

E) Some applicants are people with criminal records.


E

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