alleryWhich logical rule makes the move from "if P then Q" and "P" to "Q"?
AModus tollens rule
BModus ponens rule
CHypothetical syllogism
DDenying the antecedent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Modus ponens rule
1. The first premise is a conditional.
2. The second premise affirms the antecedent.
3. That is modus ponens, which concludes the consequent.
_Source: Wikipedia, Deductive reasoning, Modus ponens_
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