Syllogism 3C Given the Following Syllogism

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Multiple Choice

Syllogism 3C
Given the following syllogism:
There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records.
-For Syllogism 3C, the minor premise is:

• A) Some trustworthy people are not applicants.
• B) No people with criminal records are trustworthy people.
• C) Several applicants have criminal records.
• D) Some applicants are not trustworthy people.
• E) Some applicants are people with criminal records.

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