Question

Let p and q represent the statements:

p: Jose is running track.
q: Jose is not winning the race.
Express the following statement symbolically:
Jose is winning the race.
Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A. p
B. q
C. ~q
D. ~p

Answer 1

C.

~q

Explanation:

Answer 2

We are told that statement q is this:

Jose is not winning the race.

Now we have the statement, "Jose is winning the race." In logic, when we put two "not"s in it, they negate each other.

q: Jose is not winning the race.

~q: q: Jose is not not winning the race.

~q: Jose is winning the race.

Thus, ~q - choice C - represents that statement.