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A grape is smaller than an orange and an orange is smaller than a watermelon. Hence, a grape is smaller than a watermelon.

Group of answer choices

Unsound: valid with at least one false premise

Unsound: Invalid with all true premises

Invalid with at least one false premise (unsound).

Sound: valid with all true premises

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Answer:

D- Valid with all true premises

Step-by-step explanation:

Well, a grape is smaller than an orange, and an orange is smaller than a watermelon. This means that the only thing left to evaluate for truth is the conclusion. Based on the sentences provided, the conclusion that a grape is smaller than a watermelon is sound.

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