Every book in the library is misplaced or checked out.
A) (x)[(Bx • Lx) ⊃ (Mx ∨ Cx)]
B) (x)[(Bx ⊃Mx) • (Lx ⊃ Cx)]
C) (x)[(Bx ⊃Lx) ⊃(Mx ∨Cx)]
D) (x)[(Bx • Lx) • (Mx ∨ Cx)]
E) (x)[(Bx ∨Lx) ⊃(Mx • Cx)]

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct interpretation of the statement "Every book in the library is misplaced or checked out" is given by option A, which translates to "For all x, if x is a book and x is in the library, then x is either misplaced or checked out." This accurately captures the condition that being a book and being in the library are prerequisites for being either misplaced or checked out.

Every Book in the Library Is Misplaced or Checked Out