#20 - Global, Could Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15139)

The correct answer choice is (C)

Note that this game starts off with three Global questions. This is likely due to the fact that the setup contains so much information. After providing a sizable number of rules and inferences, the test makers want to check to see whether you have made all the proper deductions. The diagram reveals that each of the incorrect answers violates either the placement of a variable or a Not Law:

Answer choice (A): P can never be first in friendliness.

Answer choice (B): From the last rule, Q must have three different rankings.

Answer choice (D): S must be first or fifth in location.

Answer choice (E): T must be first in friendliness.


Hence, answer choice (C) is correct.

[kmpaez]

For question 20, why is answer choice A incorrect?

Thank you.

[Adam Tyson]

P can never be ranked first in Friendliness, kmpaez, because according to the 4th rule T must have a higher ranking in that category than P does. In fact, T has to be first in that category! Take a look at my related answer to your question about #22 for this same game and see if that clears it up for you.

If any of that is unclear, share your setup with us and we'll see what we can do to help you fix it.

Happy gaming!