Consider the statements: p: Stephen is intelligent q: Stephen is good at Mathematics If p⇒q,...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2022

Consider the statements:

p: Stephen is intelligent

q: Stephen is good at Mathematics

If p⇒q, which of the following is a valid conclusion?

  • A. If Stephen is good at Mathematics, then he is intelligent
  • B. If Stephen is not good at Mathematics, then he is not intelligent
  • C. If Stephen is not intelligent, then he is not good at Mathematics
  • D. If Stephen is not good at Mathematics, then he is intelligent

Correct Answer: B. If Stephen is not good at Mathematics, then he is not intelligent

Explanation

If p implies (→) q

then not (~) q → not (~) p

Option B



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