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The following arguments are deductive. Determine whether each is valid or invalid, and note the relationship between your answer and the truth or falsity of the premises and conclusion. Finally, determine whether the argument is sound or unsound.

The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the Statue of Liberty is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Therefore, the Empire State Building is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

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QUESTION:

The following arguments are deductive. Determine whether each is valid or invalid, and note the relationship between your answer and the truth or falsity of the premises and conclusion. Finally, determine whether the argument is sound or unsound.

The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the Statue of Liberty is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Therefore, the Empire State Building is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

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Let \(P_{i}\) represent the premises and C represent the conclusion.

\(P_{1}\): The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty.

\(P_{2}\): The Statue of Liberty is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

C: The Empire State Building is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

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