Write the negation of the compound statement.
Tim is not here and he is not at home.

A) Tim is here and he is not at home.
B) Tim is not here or he is not at home.
C) Tim is not here and he is at home.
D) Tim is here or he is at home.
E) none of these

Question

Write the negation of the compound statement. ​
Tim is not here and he is not at home.
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A) Tim is here and he is not at home.
B) Tim is not here or he is not at home.
C) Tim is not here and he is at home.
D) Tim is here or he is at home.
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The negation of "and" in a compound statement is "or". The original statement says Tim is neither here nor at home. The negation would then mean Tim is either here or at home, making D the correct choice.

Write the Negation of the Compound Statement. ​

Write the Negation of the Compound Statement.