Given the argument, "All cats are animals, and some animals are mammals; thus, some cats are mammals." This argument:
A) Contains an informal fallacy.
B) Is strong.
C) Contains a formal fallacy.
D) Contains a disjunctive fallacy.
E) Is valid.

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The argument commits a formal fallacy because it incorrectly infers that some cats must be mammals based on the premises. The premises do not logically guarantee the conclusion, as the "some animals are mammals" part does not necessarily overlap with "all cats are animals" in a way that ensures some of those animals are both cats and mammals.

Given the Argument, "All Cats Are Animals, and Some Animals