Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid.
-If Cathy is a gambler, then she lives in Marine. Cathy lives in Marine and she loves horses. Therefore, if Cathy does not love horses, she is not a gambler.
A)Valid
B)Invalid

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument is valid because it follows the contrapositive rule. If "If P then Q" is true, then "If not Q then not P" is also true. Here, P is "Cathy is a gambler" and Q is "she lives in Marine." The conclusion correctly applies this logic.

Determine Whether the Argument Is Valid or Invalid