The statement "Lucy is not a volleyball player, and Vesta is not a tennis player" is correctly symbolized as _____.
A) ~ p v ~ q
B) l~v & v~t
C) ~( l & v)
D) ~ p & ~ q

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The correct symbolization of the statement "Lucy is not a volleyball player, and Vesta is not a tennis player" is represented by "~ p & ~ q," where "~" stands for "not," "&" stands for "and," "p" could represent "Lucy is a volleyball player," and "q" could represent "Vesta is a tennis player." Thus, "~ p & ~ q" accurately captures the negation of both conditions.

The Statement "Lucy Is Not a Volleyball Player, and Vesta