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### Truth Table:

We have four propositions labeled (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv):

| P | Q | (Q → P) (i) | (P ∨ ¬P) (ii) | ¬(P ∨ Q) (iii) | (P ∨ ¬Q) (iv) |
|---|---|---------------|---------------|----------------|----------------|
| 0 | 0 |       1       |       1       |        1       |        1       |
| 0 | 1 |       1       |       1       |        0       |        0       |
| 1 | 0 |       1       |       1       |        0       |        1       |
| 1 | 1 |       1       |       1       |        0       |        1       |

Let's address the questions using the truth table provided.

### 1. **Are the four propositions consistent?**
   - **Yes**, they are consistent, as there is at least one row (row 1) where all the propositions are true simultaneously.

### 2. **Are any two of the propositions logically equivalent?**
   - **No**, none of the propositions are logically equivalent. Logically equivalent propositions would have identical truth values in every row, but no two propositions in the table share this property.

### 3. **Is any of the propositions a tautology?**
   - A **tautology** is a proposition that is true in every case. 
   - **No**, none of the propositions are tautologies, since not all truth values are true for any single proposition. For example, (iii) and (iv) are false in some cases.

### 4. **Is any of the propositions a contradiction?**
   - A **contradiction** is a proposition that is false in every case.
   - **No**, none of the propositions are contradictions. They all have at least one row where they are true.

### 5. **Does (i) entail any of the others?**
   - **No**, (i) does not entail any of the others because its truth values do not guarantee the truth values of any of the other propositions across all rows.

### 6. **Does (iii) entail any of the others?**
   - **No**, (iii) does not entail any of the others either, as it is false in rows where others are true.

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
1. Can you explain what it means for two propositions to be logically equivalent in terms of truth tables?
2. How would the truth table change if we included a biconditional proposition such as \(P \leftrightarrow Q\)?
3. Can you provide an example of a tautology using a simple proposition?
4. What are the formal logical definitions of consistency and entailment?
5. How can we determine whether a more complex logical statement, like \(P \wedge (Q \vee R)\), is consistent?

**Tip:** When comparing propositions for logical equivalence, remember that their truth values must match for **all** combinations of their variables (P, Q, etc.).

Answer the following questions using the truth table shown below.

Explore the analysis of propositional logic using truth tables, covering concepts such as implication, negation, and disjunction. This guide answers questions on consistency, logical equivalence, entailment, contradictions, and tautologies in logic.

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