Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Income inequality within most countries has increased during the past 20 years.
• B) Income inequality across the entire world has decreased during the past 20 years.
• C) Income inequality within most countries and across the entire world has not changed much during the past 20 years.
• D) Both A and B are correct.
• E) None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

The conditional clause that represents the if-part in a conditional statement, where its truth logically necessitates the truth of the consequent.

Modus Ponens

A logical form of argument where, from two premises, one asserts a condition and the other affirms that condition, leading to a conclusion.

Hypothetical

Pertaining to a proposition or statement whose truth depends on conditions or variables not yet specified.

Pure Hypothetical

A proposition or scenario that is entirely based on conjecture or speculation, without any necessity for it to have real-world applicability.