alleryStart learning →All men are mortal and Socrates is a man. What is the valid conclusion?
ASocrates is mortal
BSocrates may be mortal
CSome men are not Socrates
DAll mortals are men
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Socrates is mortal
Applying the universal premise to the singular premise validly gives that Socrates is mortal.
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