Given the Following Premises

question 51

Multiple Choice

Given the following premises:
1) (L ⊃ M) • (F ⊃ J)
2) M ⊃ ∼(F ∨ L)
3) F ∨ L

• A)L ⊃ ∼(F ∨ L) 1, 2, HS
• B)M ∨ J 1, 3, CD
• C)L ⊃ M 1, Simp
• D)∼M 2, 3, MT
• E)M ⊃ (∼F ∨ ∼L) 2, DM

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Definitions:

Cost Method

An accounting method used for investments, where the investment is recorded at cost and earnings from the investment are recognized only when dividends are received.

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The portion of a company's profit that is held or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

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