If P, Then Q

question 16

Multiple Choice

If p, then q
Not p
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Not q
The above argument is an example of the fallacy of

• A) affirming the antecedent.
• B) denying the antecedent.
• C) affirming the consequent.
• D) denying the consequent.

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