Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true. Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "But if we don't study together, then I'm not going to get through the course. And if I don't get through the course, then I'm going to ruin my GPA and lose my financial aid. So if we don't study together tonight, then I'm going to lose my financial aid." That argument is an example of ________.
A) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference
B) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference
C) a fallacy of relevance
D) a circular argument
E) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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The argument is a valid inference and is not fallacious. The three tests of the worthiness of an argument (relevance, sufficiency, and validity) have been applied in their proper order, and the argument passes all three tests. Therefore, if the premises are true, then the conclusion is likely to be true as well.

Assume That the Premise(s) of the Following Argument Are True