The Truth Table Below Demonstrates That the Argument "(Q V

question 21

Multiple Choice

The truth table below demonstrates that the argument "(q v r) and ~r, so therefore q" is ___________________. $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline q&r&(qvr) &-r&((qvr) \&-r) &(((qvr) \&-r) \rightarrow q) \\\hline T & T & T & F & F & T \\\hline T & F & T & T & T & T \\\hline F&T&F&F&F&T\\\hline F&F&T&T&F&T\\\hline\end{array}$

• A) valid
• B) not valid
• C) contingent
• D) inconsistent

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