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Question
Rewrite the following statement without using conditional –
(Hint : p → q ≡ ∼ p ∨ q)
If price increases, then demand falls.
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Solution
Let p : Price increases.
q : demand falls.
The given statement is p → q.
But p → q ≡ ~p ∨ q.
The given statement can be written as ‘Price does not increase or demand falls’.
Notes
The answer in the textbook is incorrect.
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