Question

Use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion from the two given statements. If not possible, write not possible.

I can go to the concert if I can afford to buy a ticket.
I can go to the concert.
(1 point)
I can afford to buy a ticket.
I cannot afford to buy the ticket.
If I can go to the concert, I can afford the ticket.
not possible

Answer 1

Answer: not possible

If I can afford to buy a ticket, then I can go to the concert .

I can go to the concert.

Let p be If I can afford to buy a ticket
Then q is then I can go to the concert .

p --->q
q
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therefore, no conclusion
Fallacy of Reasoning from the Converse

Because you can go to the concert does no have to mean that you had the ticket money. Somebody could, for example, have given you a ticket.