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#71206
This game is discussed in our Podcast: LSAT Podcast Episode 31: The September 2019 LSAT Logic Games Section
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: https://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewtopic.php?t=31299)
The correct answer choice is (C).
If S is not included in the display, the choice of puppies is reduced to R and then T or W. Thus, we are automatically in the 3 kittens/2 puppies scenario. Accordingly, T cannot be displayed since there is no way to meet the conditions of the second rule, and we can determine that instead W is selected. Thus, the two puppies displayed are R and W.
With W displayed, the fourth rule comes into play, forcing G to be displayed second. Consequently, answer choice (C) is true and is the correct answer.
Just to take the analysis to the end, with G displayed, then per the third rule H cannot be displayed, and the thus the three kittens on display are G, F, and J. This results in the following diagram:
NOTE: this diagram is displayed simply to show the logical conclusion of the problem. you do NOT need to go this far to answer the problem successfully!
Answer choice (A): F could be in the first pen but does not have to be in the first pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): F could be in the fifth pen but does not have to be in the fifth pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice.
Answer choice (D): R could be in the third pen but does not have to be in the third pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): T cannot be displayed in this scenario.
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: https://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewtopic.php?t=31299)
The correct answer choice is (C).
If S is not included in the display, the choice of puppies is reduced to R and then T or W. Thus, we are automatically in the 3 kittens/2 puppies scenario. Accordingly, T cannot be displayed since there is no way to meet the conditions of the second rule, and we can determine that instead W is selected. Thus, the two puppies displayed are R and W.
With W displayed, the fourth rule comes into play, forcing G to be displayed second. Consequently, answer choice (C) is true and is the correct answer.
Just to take the analysis to the end, with G displayed, then per the third rule H cannot be displayed, and the thus the three kittens on display are G, F, and J. This results in the following diagram:
- Name: _F/J_
_G_ _R/W_ _W/R_ _J/F_
P/K: _K_ _K_ _P_ _P_ _K_
1 2 3 4 5
NOTE: this diagram is displayed simply to show the logical conclusion of the problem. you do NOT need to go this far to answer the problem successfully!
Answer choice (A): F could be in the first pen but does not have to be in the first pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): F could be in the fifth pen but does not have to be in the fifth pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice.
Answer choice (D): R could be in the third pen but does not have to be in the third pen, and thus this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): T cannot be displayed in this scenario.
Dave Killoran
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