Question

Explain when 'p or q' is true. Select all that apply.A. 'p or q' is true when both p and q are false.B. 'p or q' is true when p is true and q is false.C. 'p or q' is true when p is false and q is true.D. 'p or q' is true when both p and q are true.

Answer 1

From the truth-table of logic, (p or q) is true either if:

- p is true and q is false

- q is true and p is false

- both p is true and q is true.

Hence these 3 statements must p satisfied for (p or q) to be true.

So, looking at the options, B, C and D are correct

Hence the answer is B, C and D