Web Analytics
TerezfredNa
Answered

Which term best describes the statement given below?


If a b and b c, then a c.

AContrapositive statement
BA syllogism
CInverse statement
DConverse statement

Verified Answer :

(a implies b) and (b implies c) we conclude (a implies c). This is called the law of syllogism. 
option b is right
hope this helps

Answer: B. A syllogism.


Step-by-step explanation: Given that

If a implies b, b implies c then a implies c. This is the transitive property, which is also well-known as syllogism law.

Also, if the statement is - If a, then b, then

Inverse statement is - If not a, then not b.

Converse statement - If b, then a.

Contrapositive statement - If not b, then not a.

Thus, options A, C and D are not correct.

The correct option is B. A syllogism.