Question

8. “Let me demonstrate the principle by means of logic,” the teacher said,
holding up a bucket. “If this bucket has a hole in it, then it will leak. But
it doesn’t leak. Therefore, obviously it doesn’t have a hole in it.”Identify the premises and the conclusions in the following arguments.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I think the premises is that the bucket might have a hole in it

Conclusion is that it will leak

Answer 3

Your premise is right, but you've drawn the wrong conclusion.

Answer 4

oh boy is the conclusion is the bucket might leak? This one stumped me

Answer 5

The conclusion is that the bucket doesn't have a hole in it.

Answer 6

Thank you I am going to take notes and reread the chapter

Answer 7

You're welcome.

Good idea! :-)