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hartnn · Answer

both argument and conclusion are correct and law of syllogism is used.

anonymous · Answer

I have one more question..

hartnn · Answer

wait, i m not sure, it can be detachment also.

anonymous · Answer

Which statement about the following argument is true?

Argument: 
If you have a job, then you have an income.
If you have an income, then you must pay taxes.
Therefore, if you have a job, then you must pay taxes.

       The argument is valid by the Law of Syllogism.

       The argument is valid by the Law of Detachment.

       The argument is invalid.

       The argument is valid but does not follow the Law of Syllogism or the Law of Detachment.

anonymous · Answer

would this be invalid?

hartnn · Answer

oh, now its clear to me
sorry, 1st one was detachment
and this one is syllo...and valid

hartnn · Answer

Syllogism:
1.P→Q
2.Q→R
3.Therefore, P→R.

hartnn · Answer

detachment :
P→Q (conditional statement)
P (hypothesis stated)
Q (conclusion deduced)

hartnn · Answer

so 1st one is detachment , both correct
2nd one is syllogism and valid.

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok I get it now. Thank you.

hartnn · Answer

welcome :)