Which of the following material conditional is false?
A. If is composite, then the Santa Claus exists.
B. If is composite, then the Santa Claus does not exist.
C. If is prime, then the Santa Claus exists.
D. If is prime, then the Santa Claus does not exist.
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Known facts :
Now let's take a closer look at the choices ...
Choice A: If 3 6 9 1 is composite, the Santa Claus exists.
Reasoning: 3 6 9 1 is NOT composite and therefore the statement is not false.
Choice B: If 3 6 9 1 is composite,the Santa Claus does not exist.
Reasoning: 3 6 9 1 is NOT composite but that doesn't force Santa not to exist does?!The statement only implies that "IF (so) ,THEN (that)" but does not necessarily imply "IF (not) , THEN (that) is false ".
Choice C: If 3 6 9 1 is prime, the Santa Claus exists.
Reasoning: 3 6 9 1 is a prime indeed and hence Santa Claus must exist which contradicts our no. 1 fact.
Choice D: If 3 6 9 1 is prime,the Santa Claus does not exist.
Reasoning: 3 6 9 1 is a prime and Santa Claus does not exist,no argument here!