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WAEC Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If p and q are two statements, under what condition would p : q be false?

  • A. if p is true and q is true
  • B. if p is true and q is falseCorrect
  • C. if p is false and q is false
  • D. if p is false and q is true

Explanation

An implication p→q is false only when the antecedent p is true and the consequent q is false.

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