Adventist University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MATH AND PHYSICS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
MA T HE MA T IC S IN T HE MOD E RN WORL D
Long Test 4

Name: Section: _______ Score: ______

I. Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. Identify the standard form applied. (2 points each).

__________ 1. If we wish to win the talent contest, we must practice. We did not win the contest. Therefore, we did
not practice.
__________ 2. If we serve lasagna, then Eva will not come to our dinner party. We did not serve lasagna. Therefore,
Eva came to our dinner party.
__________ 3. If we wish to win the lottery, we must buy a lottery ticket. We did not win the lottery. Therefore, we
did not buy a lottery ticket.
__________ 4. We will serve either fish or chicken for lunch. We did not served fish for lunch. Therefore, we served
chicken for lunch.
__________ 5. If we are going to have a Caesar salad, then we need to buy some eggs. We did not buy eggs.
Therefore, we are not going to have a Caesar salad.

II. Use the indicated letters to write the argument in symbolic form. Then, use the truth table to determine
whether the argument is valid or invalid. Use the space provided for your truth table. (5 points each)

1. If you finish your homework (h), you may attend the reception (r). You did not finish your homework. Therefore,
you cannot go to the reception.

2. If I master college algebra (c), then I will be prepared for trigonometry (t). I am prepared for trigonometry.
Therefore, I mastered college algebra.

III. Use an Euler diagram to determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. Use the space provided for your
Euler diagram. (5 points each)

1. All frogs are poetical. 2. All Oreo cookies have a filling.

Kermit is a frog.____ All Fig Newtons have a filling._____ .
Kermit is poetical. All Fig Newtons are Oreo cookies.