alleryDoes an invalid argument always have a false conclusion?
ANo, it may be true anyway
BNo, it must be unprovable
CYes, falsehood is guaranteed
DYes, if any premise is true
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No, it may be true anyway
Invalidity means the conclusion does not follow from the premises, though it may be true for other reasons.
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