“Last year, some key scientists at the World Health Organization advised countries on stockpiling of pandemic flu drugs. Dr. Grant is a key scientist at the World Health Organization. Thus, he must have advised countries on stockpiling of pandemic flu drugs last year” is

A) valid
B) invalid


Ans: B) invalid

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