Which of the Following Syllogisms Commits the Fallacy of Denying

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following syllogisms commits the fallacy of denying the antecedent?

• A)If this cheese is moldy, then it should be thrown out.And it should be thrown out.So this cheese is moldy.
• B)If my favorite radio show is canceled, then I will stop listening to that radio station.And my favorite radio show is canceled.So I will stop listening to that radio station.
• C)If no one volunteered to clean up, then I will have to do it all myself.And no one volunteered to clean up.So I will have to do it all myself.
• D)If I lived in a mansion, then I would have two different bedrooms for myself.But I don't live in a mansion.So I do not have two different bedrooms for myself.
• E)If the painting is authentic, then it will be auctioned off.And the paining is authentic.So it will be auctioned off.

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