Symbolize the following argument, and test it for validity. If valid, construct a deduction;if invalid, assign truth values that show that the premises can be true while the conclusion is false. Use these letters: D = The drought will continue; S = We get an early storm;M = Managers of the ski areas will be happy; F = There will be great fire danger next year.The drought will continue if we don't get a storm. If we do get a storm, the managers of the ski areas will be happy. Since we'll either get a storm or we won't, it follows that either the drought will continue or the ski area managers will be happy.
What will be an ideal response?
Valid.
1. ~S ? D (Premise)
2. S ? M (Premise)
3. S v ~S (Premise)/? D v M
4. D v M 1,2,3 CD
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