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If p is any statement then (p ∨ ∼p) is a ______.

Options

  • Contingency

  • Contradiction

  • Tautology

  • None of them

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Solution

If p is any statement then (p ∨ ∼p) is a tautology.

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Chapter 1: Mathematical Logic - Miscellaneous Exercise 1 [Page 30]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Commerce) [English] 12 Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1 Mathematical Logic
Miscellaneous Exercise 1 | Q 1.15 | Page 30

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