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Chapter 7, Problem 16E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 16E
For each of these arguments determine whether the argument is correct or incorrect and explain why.
a) Everyone enrolled in the university has lived in a dormitory. Mia has never lived in a dormitory. Therefore, Mia is not enrolled in the university.
b) A convertible car is fun to drive. Isaac’s car is not a convertible. Therefore, Isaac’s car is not fun to drive.
c) Quincy likes all action movies. Quincy likes the movie Eight Men Out. Therefore. Eight MenOut is an action movie.
d) All lobstermen set at least a dozen traps. Hamilton is a lobsterman. Therefore, Hamilton sets at least a dozen traps.
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QUESTION:
Problem 16E
For each of these arguments determine whether the argument is correct or incorrect and explain why.
a) Everyone enrolled in the university has lived in a dormitory. Mia has never lived in a dormitory. Therefore, Mia is not enrolled in the university.
b) A convertible car is fun to drive. Isaac’s car is not a convertible. Therefore, Isaac’s car is not fun to drive.
c) Quincy likes all action movies. Quincy likes the movie Eight Men Out. Therefore. Eight MenOut is an action movie.
d) All lobstermen set at least a dozen traps. Hamilton is a lobsterman. Therefore, Hamilton sets at least a dozen traps.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION
Step 1
In this problem, we have to find whether the given arguments are correct or incorrect.