An Example of an Invalid Deductive Argument Is as Follows

question 143

Multiple Choice

An example of an invalid deductive argument is as follows: Major premises: All employees who are committing fraud drive luxury cars. Minor premises: __________ Conclusion: Therefore, John Doe is committing fraud. What will be the minor premise in this example?

• A) John Doe is an employee
• B) John Doe drives a luxury car
• C) John Doe is a senior management level employee
• D) John Doe drives an ordinary car

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