What is contrapositive for statement if p then q ? - Vidyadip

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What is contrapositive for statement if $p$ then $q\ ?$

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If not $q$ then not $p$
B
If $q$ then $p$
C
If not $p$ then $q$
D
If not $p$ then not $q$

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Answer

Correct option: A.

If not $q$ then not $p$

Contrapositive statement for given statement “if $p$ then $q”$ is “if not $q$ then not $p”$
i.e. $\sim q \Rightarrow \sim p.$

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