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To evaluate the conditional statement
Answer to Problem 40PPS
The conditional statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
If North Carolina is south of Florida, then the capital of Ohio is Columbus.
Calculation:
Hypothesis is,
“North Carolina is south of Florida”
Conclusion is,
“the capital of Ohio is Columbus”
Since, hypothesis is false and conclusion is true.
Concluding from the conditional statement is false.
Counter example: If North Carolina is north of Florida, then the capital of Ohio is Columbus.
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