Question

If p is the hypothesis of a conditional statement and q is the conclusion, which is represented by ~p → ~q?

the original conditional statement
the converse of the original conditional statement
the contrapositive of the original conditional statement
the inverse of the original conditional statement

Answer 1

The inverse of the original conditional statement.

Explanation: For p → q,
- inverse = ~p → ~q,
- converse = q → p,
- contrapositive = ~q → ~p.