In an Argument, the Supporting Statements Are Known as ________;

question 8

Multiple Choice

In an argument, the supporting statements are known as ________; the statement being supported is known as the ________.

• A) inferences; conclusion
• B) premises; deduction
• C) premises; conclusion
• D) indicator words; conclusion

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Definitions:

Long

An investment strategy where an investor purchases a security with the expectation that it will increase in value over time.

Futures Contract

An agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Underlying Asset

An asset (such as a stock, bond, commodity, or currency) upon which a derivative instrument, such as an option, is based.

Interest Rate Futures

Financial futures contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an asset (like Treasury bills) with a fixed interest rate at a future date.