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OpenStudy (happykiddo):

Which of these is a valid conclusion? Cyclists do not wear fancy hats. Brenda wears fancy hats. Therefore Brenda is not a cyclist. Cyclists do not wear fancy hats. Brenda is not a cyclist. Therefore Brenda wears fancy hats. Cyclists do not wear fancy hats. Brenda is not a cyclist. Therefore Brenda does not wear fancy hats. Cyclists do not wear fancy hats. Brenda does not wear fancy hats. Brenda is a cyclist who does not wear a fancy hat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

first one is true

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

i'm at crossroads between 1 and 2

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

couldnt it be 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No it can't be two. branda can also be wearing a non fancy hat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this one? Cyclists do not wear fancy hats. Brenda is not a cyclist. Therefore Brenda wears fancy hats.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no not valid

OpenStudy (anonymous):

first stament is only about cyclists, says nothing about what happens if you are not a cyclist

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's kinda like saying if you disprove something then you don't prove something else is true from that.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

only the first one is valid

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It gets confusing.

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

so first one ..........are you sure

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