Choose the right premise for the given statement and conclusion.

Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy
 
There is no evidence that the man is innocent, so he must be guilty.
 
Conclusion: The man is guilty.
a.  Premise: The man is not innocent.
b.  Premise: There is no evidence of his innocence.
c.  Premise: The man cannot prove his innocence.
d.  Premise: The man must prove his innocence.


b.  Premise: There is no evidence of his innocence.

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Simplify the power of i. 

A. 1 B. i C. -i D. -1

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A. 275 pages B. 55 pages C. 458.3 pages D. 396 pages

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