Given the Statements: Q ⊃ (N ∨ S) / N

question 270

Multiple Choice

Given the statements: Q ⊃ (N ∨ S) / N ⊃ (L ⊃ B) / (S ∨ E) ⊃ (Q ⊃ B) / Q ≡ ∼ B
These statements are:

• A) Inconsistent.
• B) Consistent.
• C) Invalid.
• D) Tautologous.
• E) Logically equivalent.

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