"If p, then q" is logically equivalent to which of the following? I. If q, then p II. If not p, then not q. III. If not q, then not p
A
None of the above
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B
III Only
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C
I and II only
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D
I and III only
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E
I, II and III
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Solution
The correct option is B III Only "If p , then q" means p⇒q The explanation for the given statement is if p happens then q will happen , which implies if q wont happen then p also wont happen
Therefore "If p, then q" implies "If not q , then not p"