Which of the following states the implicational rule constructive dilemma?

A. p ? q, q ? r ? p ? r
B. p ? q, p ? r, q ? s ? r ? s
C. p ? q, ~p ?q
D. p ? q, ~q ? ~p


B. p ? q, p ? r, q ? s ? r ? s

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether this informal definition is by example, by synonym, or analytical: Interest is an amount paid for the use of borrowed money.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Jerome asks his colleague the following questions

"Who said that? Where were they when they said it? To whom did they say it?" What is Jerome trying to do? (a) confuse his colleague (b) establish context (c) promote ambiguity (d) encourage his opportunism

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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. If people are not informed about the workings of government, then they cannot vote intelligently. People cannot vote intelligently. Therefore, people are not informed about the workings of government

A) Inductive, strong. B) Deductive, invalid. C) Inductive, sound. D) Deductive, valid. E) Inductive, weak.

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