#8 - Local, Must Be True

[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 (D).

Y can only be added to the soup under Template #2. If added first the sequence would appear as follows:

• K
  Y O G
  T

Answer choice (A): This cannot occur.

Answer choice (B): If Y is added, then from the second rule J cannot be added.

Answer choice (C): K could be added fourth, but could also be added fifth. Thus, this answer choice does not have to be true.

Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer.

Answer choice (E): T could be added fifth, but could also be added fourth. Thus, this answer choice does not have to be true.