Here Is an Argument with an Unstated Premise or Conclusion

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Essay

Here is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion. Translate it into a standard-form syllogism and determine whether the reasoning is valid.
Nobody gets married around Christmas except people who don't care about making their friends fight the holiday travel rush, and she couldn't care less about her friends. Draw your own conclusion.

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Definitions:

Operating Expense

Costs necessary for maintaining the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding costs associated with the production of goods or services.

Net Price Method

A pricing strategy that applies discounts and allowances to the gross price to determine the final sale price.

Cash Discounts

Cash discounts are reductions in the price of goods or services offered to buyers as an incentive for early payment.

Contra-Revenue Account

An account that is deducted from gross revenue to determine net revenue, such as sales returns, allowances, and discounts.