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Aaffirming the consequent
Bdenying the antecedent
Cdisjunctive syllogism
Dmodus ponens rule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. affirming the consequent
Concluding the antecedent from the truth of the consequent is the fallacy of affirming the consequent.
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