Given the Following Sorites: No H Are C

question 46

Multiple Choice

Given the following sorites: No H are C.
All H are R.
All R are P.
Some E are not P.
Some E are not C.
This sorites is:

• A) Invalid because it has two negative premises.
• B) Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise.
• C) Invalid because it has an affirmative premise and a negative conclusion.
• D) Valid because no rules are broken.
• E) Valid because a negative premise requires a negative conclusion.

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Definitions:

Real Holding-period Return

The total return on an investment, accounting for inflation, over the period it is held, reflecting the true increase in purchasing power.

Real Rate of Return

The rate of profit or growth rate after adjusting for inflation.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, as opposed to the real rate, which is adjusted for inflation.

Inflation

How quickly the average price of goods and services elevates, lessening the power to purchase.