Question

Using the Law of Syllogism, what conclusion can you draw from the following two statements?

If you eat too much, then you will get heartburn.
If you get heartburn, then you will need an antacid.


If you eat too much, then you will get heartburn.


If you need an antacid, then you ate too much.


If you eat too much, then you will need an antacid.


If you get heartburn, then you will need an antacid.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Choice C) If you eat too much, then you will need an antacid.

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Think of it like a chain. A leads to B which leads to C. So a shortcut is to skip B and go from A to C directly
A = you eat too much
B = you get heartburn
C = you will need an antacid
If A, then B
If B, then C
Therefore, if A then C