Asked by Victor Juarez on May 11, 2024
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Which proposition is equivalent to "Jane did better than Tom on the test"?
A) Tom did worse than Jane on the test.
B) Jane's test score was five points higher than Tom's.
C) Tom is jealous of Jane's score on the test.
D) Tom did better than Jane on the test.
E) The test showed that Jane is smarter than Tom.
Equivalent
Identical in worth, role, or significance.
Tom
A male name or, in specific contexts, the male of some animal species such as a tomcat.
Test
An examination of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
- Recognize the relationship between propositions and how they can be equivalent.
Verified Answer
EG
edgard guerreroMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Jane did better than Tom on the test" can be rephrased as "Tom did worse than Jane on the test." Therefore, option A is equivalent to the original proposition.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the relationship between propositions and how they can be equivalent.