Chapter 1.

6, Problem 5E

Problem

Use rules of inference lo show that the hypotheses “Randy works hard,” “If Randy works hard,
then he is a dull boy,” and “If Randy is a dull boy, then he will not get the job” imply the conclusion
“Randy will not get the job.”

Step-by-step solution

Step 1 of 2

Any compound statement can be written using simple statements and quantifiers predicates etc.

Step 2 of 2

Consider the set of statements as given

Randy works hard

If Randy works hard then he is a dull boy

If randy is a dull boy then he will not get the job

Randy will not get the job

This conclusion can be implied by Hypothetical Syllogism

Let,
 : Randy works hard

And,

: Randy is a dull boy

And,

: represents job

Then, the given statement can be re-written as

If then

Similarly,

If then no

Use Hypothetical Syllogism to deduce any logical argument:

Then,

Hence according to Hypothetical Syllogism the conclusion is Randy will not get a job.

Therefore, the result stated in the question has been shown.