This argument-"If the Yankees win the World Series, Aaron will be happy. When Aaron is happy, his friend Beth is happy too. Therefore, if the Yankees win the World Series, Beth will be happy."-is an example of…
A) Hypothetical syllogism
B) Modus tollens
C) Affirming the antecedent
D) Disjunctive syllogism

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This argument is an example of a hypothetical syllogism because it involves three statements: two premises that establish a condition (If the Yankees win, Aaron will be happy; If Aaron is happy, Beth is happy) and a conclusion that follows from those premises (Therefore, if the Yankees win, Beth will be happy). This form of reasoning connects the conditions to reach a logical conclusion.

This Argument-"If the Yankees Win the World Series, Aaron Will