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A deductive argument is invalid if:

a.

Its premises and conclusions are all true

b.

Its premises and conclusions are all false

c.

Its premises are true but its conclusion is false

d.

Its premises are false but its conclusion is true

Answer: (c).Its premises are true but its conclusion is false

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