A is the antecedent,and B is the consequent.Given that B is true,infer that A is true.Which rule of inference is this?
A) modus ponens
B) modus tollens
C) affirmation of the consequent
D) denial of the antecedent

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Affirmation of the consequent is the logical fallacy that involves inferring the truth of the antecedent from the truth of the consequent. This is not a valid rule of inference because it does not guarantee the truth of the antecedent just because the consequent is true.

A Is the Antecedent,and B Is the Consequent