Question

Negation of the proposition: If we control population growth, we prosper is

• A. If we do not control population growth, we prosper
• B. If we control population growth, we do not prosper
• C. We control population but we do not prosper
• D. We do not control population, but we prosper

Hint:

The negation of a conditional statement \( P \Rightarrow Q \) is \( P \Rightarrow \neg Q \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the negation.
The negation of a conditional statement \( P \Rightarrow Q \) is \( P \Rightarrow \neg Q \).
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the negation of the proposition is \( \text{If we control population growth, we do not prosper.} \).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{If we control population growth, we do not prosper.}} \]