Answer to Question #275323 in Discrete Mathematics for Ayu

Question

Write each of these statements in the form “if p, then q”

in English. [Hint: Refer to the list of common ways to express

conditional statements provided in this section.]

a) It is necessary to wash the boss’s car to get promoted.

b) Winds from the south imply a spring thaw.

c) A sufficient condition for the warranty to be good is

that you bought the computer less than a year ago.

d) Willy gets caught whenever he cheats.

e) You can access the website only if you pay a subscription

fee.

f ) Getting elected follows from knowing the right people.

g) Carol gets seasick whenever she is on a boat.

Answer 1

a)

If it is necessary to wash the boss’s car, then it needs to get promoted.

b)

If winds are from the south, then it is a spring thaw.

c)

If you bought the computer less than a year ago, then the warranty is good.

d)

If Willy cheats, then he gets caught.

e)

If you pay a subscription fee, then an access the website.

f)

If it is knowing the right people, then it is getting elected.

g)

If Carol is on a boat, then she gets seasick.