#13 - Local, Cannot Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?f=246&t=32245)

The correct answer choice is (D)

If S was born before Z, then Z must have been born in 1994, as in Template #2:

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Consequently, answer choice (D) is proven correct. Also, please note that in this template, the E in the 1990 child row forces a corresponding E in the L/R row, and in turn you can infer that in 1995 a right-handed child was born.

[cgmcali]

I am struggling to find a pattern that would allow me to have Sarah born before Zoe, but also have someone born in 1990. In other words, I am wondering why Answer Choice: E is incorrect.

If Sarah is born before Zoe, and Sarah is in 1991, who could be born in 1990? It can't be Zoe, because she was born after Sarah. It can't be Uma, because they are born in 1993. It can't be Theo or Will because they must come after Zoe, meaning they can never be in a first spot.

Where am I going wrong in my logic? Thanks

[Adam Tyson]

Your logic is correct, cgmcali: no child can be born in 1990 in this scenario. That's why answer E must be true, which makes it a wrong answer to this Cannot Be True question. Don't lose track of the question stem! They are asking for the one answer that cannot happen, and answer E is something that must happen, the polar opposite of what we want!