Question

Given: If a lawyer passes the bar exam, then he or she can practice law. Candice passed the bar exam. Conclusion: Candice can practice law. Select one: a. invalid; There is not enough information given to form a conclusion. b. invalid; Candice may have passed the bar exam, but chose not to practice law. c. valid; Law of Syllogism d. valid; Law of Detachment

Answer 1

a. invalid; There is not enough information given to form a conclusion.

We are told Candice passed the bar exam, but we are not told she is a lawyer.