Which of the following arguments are valid? Explain your reasoning. (a) I have a student in my class who is getting an A. Therefore, John, a student in my class, is getting an A. (b) Every Girl Scout who sells at least 30 boxes of cookies will get a prize. Suzy, a Girl Scout, got a prize. Therefore, Suzy sold at least 30 boxes of cookies.

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Which of the following arguments are valid? Explain your reasoning.

(a) I have a student in my class who is getting an A. Therefore, John, a student in my class, is getting an A.

(b) Every Girl Scout who sells at least 30 boxes of cookies will get a prize. Suzy, a Girl Scout, got a prize. Therefore, Suzy sold at least 30 boxes of cookies.

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