SOLUTION: Decide whether the argument is valid given premises A,B, and C, and the conclusion. A. All books written by P. Smith are mysteries. B. All mysteries are worth reading C. Some of

Question 448595: Decide whether the argument is valid given premises A,B, and C, and the conclusion.
A. All books written by P. Smith are mysteries.
B. All mysteries are worth reading
C. Some of harold's books are worth reading.
Conclusion- Some mysteries are owned by Harold.
Is the argument valid or invalid?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Invalid
Just because some of Harold's books are worth reading doesn't necessarily mean any of them are mysteries. They may be other types of books, even if all mysteries are worth reading..
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