1. ∼J ⊃ K

question 259

Multiple Choice

1. ∼J ⊃ K
2. K ⊃ (L ⊃ M)
3. J ⊃ M
4. ∼M
-Which of the following propositions is an immediate (one-step) consequence in PL of the given premises?

• A) ∼J
• B) J
• C) ∼(K ⊃ L)
• D) K
• E) L

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