Given the Argument, "If the Sky Is Clear, Then the Stars

question 345

Multiple Choice

Given the argument, "If the sky is clear, then the stars are visible. The stars are visible. Therefore, the sky is clear." This argument is an example of:

• A) A sound argument.
• B) A formal fallacy.
• C) A valid argument.
• D) A fallacy of presumption.
• E) An informal fallacy.

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

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Compounded Annually

Interest that is calculated and added to the principal once every year.

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