Let q and r represent the following simple statements. q: It is snowing. r: We are going on a sleigh ride. Write the symbolic statement ~qar in words.
Let q and r represent the following simple statements. q: It is snowing. r: We are going on a sleigh ride. Write the symbolic statement ~qar in words.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding Logical Statements**
Let \( q \) and \( r \) represent the following simple statements.
- \( q \): It is snowing.
- \( r \): We are going on a sleigh ride.
Write the symbolic statement \(\sim q \lor r\) in words.
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**Choose the correct sentence below:**
- **A.** It is not snowing or we are going on a sleigh ride.
- **B.** If it is snowing, then we are not going on a sleigh ride.
- **C.** It is snowing and we are not going on a sleigh ride.
- **D.** It is not snowing and we are going on a sleigh ride.
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**Analysis:**
The symbolic statement \(\sim q \lor r\) is read as "not \( q \) or \( r \)", which translates to: "It is not snowing or we are going on a sleigh ride." Therefore, the correct sentence is **A**.
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