Given the pair of statements: R ∨ S and S ⊃ ∼ R
These statements are:
A) Inconsistent.
B) Contradictory.
C) Invalid.
D) Logically equivalent.
E) Consistent.

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The first statement states that either R or S is true. The second statement can be rewritten as "if S is true, then R is false." Therefore, it is consistent for R to be false and S to be true. It is also consistent for R to be true and S to be false. Therefore, the statements are consistent.

Given the Pair of Statements: R ∨ S and S