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.If there's no early storm, the drought will continue. And if the drought continues, there will be a great danger of fire next year. So, if there is to be no great danger of fire next year, there must be an early storm.
What will be an ideal response?
Valid.
1. ~S ? D (Premise)
2. D ? F (Premise)/? ~F ? S
3. ~S ? F 1,2, CA
4. ~F ? S 3, CONTR/DN
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