Which of the Following People Would Be Considered Unemployed

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be considered unemployed?

• A) Homer, who lost his job at the power plant and is not looking for work
• B) Lenny, who is working part time at a fast food restaurant
• C) Abe, who is retired
• D) Edna, who lost her job as a teacher and is currently searching for a new job

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism

A form of logical argument where two conditional statements lead to a conclusion if the first condition is true, then the conclusion follows.

Modus Ponens

A form of logical argument that concludes a certain consequent from a single premise in the form "If P, then Q" and P, therefore Q.

Modus Tollens

A form of deductive argument in logic that, if the implication is true, then denies the consequent to conclude the denial of the antecedent.

Proposition

A declarative sentence that can be evaluated as true or false, conveying a statement or assertion.