Determine Whether the Argument Is Valid or Invalid

question 151

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid.
-Michael Bolton is a hunk or Madonna cannot sing. If Madonna cannot sing, then Cigar does not win the Triple Crown. Cigar wins the Triple Crown. Therefore, Michael Bolton is not a hunk.

• A)Valid
• B)Invalid

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Polynomial

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