Question

The contrapositive of the statement "If p, then q", is

• A. If ~q, then ~p
• B. If p, then ~q
• C. If q, then p
• D. If ~p, then ~q

Answer 1

The correct option is A If ~q, then ~p

Given statement: "If p, then q"

i.e., $p\to q$

Contrapositive of $p\to q$ is given by
~q $\to$ ~p and both conveys same meaning.

~q $\to$ ~p is equivalent to: If ~q, then ~p

$\therefore$ Option (C) is correct.