#1 - Global, Could Be True, List

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=4080)

The correct answer choice is (A)

Answer choice (A) is the correct answer choice.

Answer choice (B) is incorrect because cage W has three animals, which is impossible according to the first rule.

Answer choice (C) is incorrect because Y has five animals, which is impossible according to the first rule.

Answer choice (D) is incorrect because in the scenario presented there are four remaining snakes to be placed, but no more lizards to put with the snakes.

Answer choice (E) is incorrect because cages with gerbils must have hamsters.

[AJH]

Hello,

I did the setup and found the distributions to be2:4:2:6 or 2:4:4:4. With that, you know that w and x will either have one H and one G, or two of each. Similarly, y and z will either have one L and 3 S, or 2 of each. My question is why A is the correct answer choice over C. I narrowed it down to those two and both seem to work. The only thing I can figure is if I missed in something that limits which of the cages can have which distribution. Help please!

[Adam Tyson]

Thanks for the question, AJH! Your setup looks great, and good job on the numerical distributions. Now, follow this important advice that applies to every logic game at some level: think about the numbers! Check answer choice C again and count the animals in those two cages. Do they match your (accurate) numerical distributions, or is one of them off a little bit? You'll find the answer there!