What kind of argument is this?
Either p or q.
Not p.
Therefore, q.
A) Disjunctive syllogism
B) Denying the consequent
C) Hypothetical syllogism
D) None of the above

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This is a disjunctive syllogism, which is a form of logical argument that uses a disjunction (either p or q) and the negation of one of the options (not p) to conclude the other option must be true (therefore, q).

What Kind of Argument Is This