If the Zika virus is harmless, then it will not be eradicated. The Zika virus is not harmless. Therefore, it will be eradicated.
A) Inductive, uncogent.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Inductive, strong.
D) Deductive, valid.
E) Inductive, weak.

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This argument is deductive and invalid because the conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premises. Just because the Zika virus is not harmless does not necessarily mean it will be eradicated.

If the Zika Virus Is Harmless, Then It Will Not