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If p,q and r are three propositions, then which of the following combination of truth values of p, q and r makes the logical expression {(pq)((~p)r)}((~q)r) false ?
MathematicsMathematical ReasoningJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (29 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A p=T,q=F,r=T
  • B p=T,q=T,r=F
  • C p=F,q=T,r=F
  • D p=T,q=F,r=F
Solution:
2875 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: p=F,q=T,r=F

Given, 

{(pq)((~p)r)}((~q)r)

Now solving the above expression using truth table from given options we get,

  p q r pq ~pr Apq~pr B~qr AB
A T F T T T T T T
B T T F T F F F T
C F T F T T T F F
D T F F T F F T T

So, only Option C  will be false.

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