If an Indirect Truth Table Requiring More Than One Line

question 281

Multiple Choice

If an indirect truth table requiring more than one line is constructed for either an argument or a series of statements and a contradiction is derived on the first line, then:

• A) The second line must be completed.
• B) The argument is valid and the statements are consistent.
• C) The argument is valid and the statements are inconsistent.
• D) The argument is invalid and the statements are consistent.
• E) The argument is invalid and the statements are inconsistent.

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Definitions:

Mark-ups

Additional charges applied to the cost of products to accommodate for overhead costs and profit margins.

Cost

The cost is the value exchanged, often monetary, to acquire goods or services, encompassing expenses such as purchase price, production, and overheads.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold, which can include costs and profit margins.

Margin

In finance, margin refers to the difference between the selling price and the cost of goods sold, often expressed as a percentage of the selling price. In trading, it refers to the collateral required to open and maintain a position.