If Chrysler increases sales, then it is not the case that both Mercedes introduces a new model and Nissan lays off workers.
A) C ⊃ (∼M • ∼N)
B) (C ⊃ ∼M) • N
C) C ⊃ ∼(M • N)
D) C ⊃ ∼M • ∼N
E) ∼(M • N) ⊃ C

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The correct logical representation is "C ⊃ ∼(M • N)" which translates to "If Chrysler increases sales (C), then it is not the case that both Mercedes introduces a new model (M) and Nissan lays off workers (N)." This captures the essence of the statement by using the conditional to express that the increase in Chrysler's sales precludes the simultaneous occurrence of the other two events.

If Chrysler Increases Sales, Then It Is Not the Case