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Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

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of the conditional and a conclusion that denies to be the

antecedent of the conditional. Here is an example of

modus tollens argument.

If we are in Manchester, then we are in Gujarat.

We are not in Gujarat.

Therefore, we are not in Manchester.

Denying the Antecedent Argument

In such arguments, the first premise denies (i.e. asserts to

be false) the antecedent of the conditional and a conclu-

sion denies the consequent of the conditional.

Here is an example.

If we are in Chandigarh, then we are in the North.

We are not in Chandigarh.

Therefore, we are not in the North.

We can notice that ...