#11 - Global, Could Be True, Except

[Dave Killoran]

This game is also discussed in our Podcast, at the 24:24 mark: LSAT Podcast Episode 37: The November 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=31745)

The correct answer choice is (E).

There can be six ingredients only under the first template in this game:


Template #1: J is selected for the recipe

When J is included, it must be first or last, and Y cannot be an ingredient. Consequently, P must be included as an ingredient:

• J P G K O T       Y
  In Out
  
  
  K
  J/ O G /J
  T
  
  P?

Using the Grouping setup, you can see that Y cannot be selected, and thus answer choice (E) is correct.

Alternately, using the sequence, the following four ingredients could be added sixth (last): J, P, K, or T. That eliminates answer choices (A), (B), (C), and (D).


Answer choice (E): This is the correct answer. Y cannot appear in a recipe of six ingredients, and thus can never be sixth.