Which of the following is a multistep argument?
A) (1) All frogs are amphibians. (Premise)
(2) Fernando is a frog. (Premise)
(3) Fernando is an amphibian. (Conclusion)
B) (1) All frogs are amphibians. (Premise)
(2) Fernando is a frog. (Premise)
(3) Fernando is an amphibian. (Conclusion from 1, 2)
(4) All amphibians are invertebrates. (Premise)
(5) Fernando is an invertebrate. (Conclusion from 3, 4)
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

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The argument in option B involves multiple premises and conclusions, making it a multistep argument. Option A, on the other hand, only has one conclusion drawn from two premises, while options C and D are irrelevant.

Which of the Following Is a Multistep Argument