Identify the logical structure of this argument: If this car is a Model-T then t
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Question
Identify the logical structure of this argument:
If this car is a Model-T then this car is both a Ford and very old. It’s not the case that this car is both a Ford and very old. Hence, it’s not the case that this car is a Model-T.
Where:
'M' stands for 'this car is a Model-T'
'F' stands for 'this car is a Ford'
'O' stands for 'this car is very old'
Select one:
a. If M then both F and O. __ It’s not the case that both F and O. __ So, It’s not the case that M.
b. If M then both F and O. __ It’s not the case that F or O. __ So, It’s not the case that M.
c. If both F and O then M. __ It’s not the case that both F and O. __ So, It’s not the case that M.
d. If M then both F and O. __ F and O. __ So, M.
Explanation / Answer
a. If M then both F and O. __ It’s not the case that both F and O. __ So, It’s not the case that M.
It is correct because it is only following the given statements exactly