Question

Which statement about this argument is true?

Argument:
If Sindy leaves on time, she catches the bus.
Sindy left on time.
She caught the bus.

A. The argument is invalid.

B. The argument is valid by the Law of Syllogism.

C. The argument is valid, but does not follow the Law of Syllogism or the Law of Detachment.

D. The argument is valid by the Law of Detachment.

Answer 1

It is certainly not syllogism. You know why? And share your thoughts

Answer 2

Because simply syllogism require 3 cases not just 2.
And we can eliminate option A because the argument is quite valid

Answer 3

I was thinking D.

Answer 4

It is indeed D
the law of detachment is a form of deductive reasoning in which two premises in relation to the same subject are examined to come to a reasonable conclusion.

Answer 5

Thank you!

Answer 6

You welcome