Question

consider the following statement. passing a comprehensive exam is a necessary condition for obtaining a master's degree. which of the following correctly expresses this statement in if-then form? (select all that apply.) if a person does not pass a comprehensive exam, then that person cannot obtain a master's degree. if a person obtained a master's degree, then that person passed a comprehensive exam. if a person does not pass a comprehensive exam, then that person can obtain a master's degree. if a person cannot obtain a master's degree, then that person passed a comprehensive exam. if a person passed a comprehensive exam, then that person obtained a master's degree.

Answer 1

The correct expressions of the statement in if-then form are: 'If a person does not pass a comprehensive exam, then that person cannot obtain a master's degree.' and 'If a person passed a comprehensive exam, then that person obtained a master's degree.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct expressions of the statement in if-then form are:

• If a person does not pass a comprehensive exam, then that person cannot obtain a master's degree.
• If a person passed a comprehensive exam, then that person obtained a master's degree.

These expressions correctly represent the necessary condition for obtaining a master's degree, as passing a comprehensive exam is required in order to obtain the degree.