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A proof that p → q is true based on the fact that q is true, such proofs are known as ___________ a. Direct proof b. Contrapositive proofs c. Trivial proof d. Proof by cases

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A proof that p → q is true based on the fact that q is true, such proofs are known as ___________

a. Direct proof

b. Contrapositive proofs

c. Trivial proof

d. Proof by cases

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The correct answer is c. Trivial proof. This type of proof is used when the conclusion is already known to be true, making the proof trivial.

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