Roy Said, "If Lots of People Buy Tickets to That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Roy said, "If lots of people buy tickets to that concert and it begins to sell out, then the band is probably a good one and worth seeing." Within one week, all of the tickets had been sold and Roy was unable to get a ticket. Roy said, "That band must be good. I think I'll get tickets the next time they play near me." Has Roy made a sound deductive argument?

• A) No, because Roy did not even get to go to the concert.
• B) No, because it is not a valid argument.
• C) Yes, it is valid and the premises are taken to be true.
• D) Maybe, if it turns out that the band really was good after Roy finally has heard them.

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