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What rules of inference are used in this argument?

“It is either colder than Himalaya today or the pollution is harmful. It is hotter than Himalaya today. Therefore, the pollution is harmful.”

a.

Conjunction

b.

Modus ponens

c.

Disjunctive syllogism

d.

Hypothetical syllogism

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Answer: (c).Disjunctive syllogism

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