Which of the following lines makes a valid argument from this statement?"If Joe is a bachelor, then Joe is a male."
A. Joe is not a bachelor; therefore Joe is not a male.
B. Joe is not a male, therefore Joe is not a bachelor.
C. Joe is a male, therefore Joe is a bachelor.
Answer: B
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