alleryWhich inference combines two conditional statements into one new conditional?
AModus ponens rule
BHypothetical syllogism
CModus tollens rule
DDenying the antecedent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hypothetical syllogism
1. It takes two conditional statements.
2. It joins the hypothesis of one to the conclusion of another.
3. This is a hypothetical syllogism.
_Source: Wikipedia, Deductive reasoning, Hypothetical syllogism_
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