Determine Whether the Following Argument Is Valid or Invalid

question 26

Essay

Determine whether the following argument is valid or invalid. Include a truth table and a few words explaining why the truth table shows validity or invalidity.
If Hugo is a physics major or if Hugo is a math major, then he needs to take calculus.
Hugo needs to take calculus or Hugo is a math major.
Therefore, Hugo is a physics major or Hugo is a math major.

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Definitions:

Grapevine

An informal communication channel within organizations where information, often unverified or speculative, spreads quickly among employees.

Rumors

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Richest Communication

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Organizational Ecology

A theoretical and empirical approach in sociology that considers the environment, evolution, and life cycles of organizations.