Each of the Following Hypothetical Syllogisms Is Missing Its Second

question 69

Multiple Choice

Each of the following hypothetical syllogisms is missing its second premise.Which of them commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent?

• A)If the stock market crashed, then Caroline will lose her house.So Caroline will lose her house.
• B)If the vase fell from the table, then it is irreparably damaged.So the vase fell from the table.
• C)If the class meets only two days per week, then it is 25 minutes longer.So the class is 25 minutes longer.
• D)If a new radio tower were built, then my cell phone reception would improve.So my cell phone reception will not improve.
• E)If Oscar finishes, this will be his 18th marathon.So this is his 18th marathon.

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Definitions:

Price-Taking

A market condition where individual buyers or sellers have no influence over the price of a product due to its abundance in the market and the presence of many competitors.

Bushel

A unit of volume that is used primarily in agriculture, equivalent to about 35.24 liters in the U.S. for dry goods.

Break-Even Price

The market price at which a firm earns zero profits.

Soybean Cost

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