Whether the conclusion is valid for the given information or not.
Answer to Problem 11STP
Valid
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given data is:
Number is divisible by 9, then the number s divisible by 3.
The number 144 is divisible by 9.
The conclusion is:
The number 144 is divisible by 3.
Calculation:
Step 1:
Identify the hypothesis p and the conclusion q of the true condition.
- p = Number is divisible by 9
- q = Number is divisible by 3
Step 2:
Analyze the conclusion.
The given statement satisfies the hypothesis, therefore, p is true.
Using the Law of Detachment,
The conclusion which matches q is valid.
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