alleryModus ponens is also known by which name?
ALaw of contrapositive
BAffirming the consequent
CDenying the antecedent
DLaw of detachment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Law of detachment
Modus ponens is also called affirming the antecedent or the law of detachment.
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