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The compound statement ~(p OR q) OR (~p AND q) is logically equivalent to:

1. p
2. ~p
3. q
4. ~q

Correct answer: ~p

Solution

Using De Morgan, ~(p OR q) = ~p AND ~q; combining with ~p AND q and factoring ~p gives ~p AND (~q OR q) = ~p.

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