What Type of Hypothetical Syllogism Is the Following? If We

question 5

Multiple Choice

What type of hypothetical syllogism is the following? If we made aprofit on the new product line, then we will continue it.
We made a profit on the new product line.
So we will continue the new product line.

• A)pure hypothetical
• B)modus ponens
• C)modus tollens
• D)invalid-commits the fallacy of denying the antecedent
• E)invalid-commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent

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