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In affirming the consequent, what logical error occurs?

Reversing the Premises
Applying the Subconclusion
Asserting a Hypothetical
Inferring the Antecedent

The correct answer is: Inferring the Antecedent

Affirming the consequent is a formal logical fallacy that occurs when someone assumes that if a certain statement is true (the consequent), then the condition that caused it must also be true (the antecedent). This is incorrect because there could be other factors causing the consequent. So, inferring the antecedent in affirming the consequent is the logical error that occurs. The other options do not specifically address the error of inferring the antecedent in this scenario.