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#32012
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (B)
If L and O are assigned to the same area, we are again in a situation where O must be in 3: O in 2 would force J and K together, and thus L in 2 would not be with M (in 3) or with K (as that would have O, L, J, and K all in area 2 and violate the max allowed).
Test takers using the templates need to work with Template 2 (recall that in Template 1, L cannot be assigned to the same area as O):
Having reached the maximum number of rangers in area 3, we now must assign P to area 2, so as to ensure that P is not assigned to area 1 (second rule). The two remaining variables—K and J—must be split between areas 1 and 2 in compliance with the last rule (with O in 3, J and K cannot be together):
K and J are the only rangers whose assignment is not fully determined. Once again, this sort of uncertainty is crucial in answering a Could Be True question, as it immediately narrows the range of possible contenders to answer choices (A) and (B). Answer choice (A) is clearly impossible, because area 3 is maxed out. Therefore, answer choice (B) is correct.
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (B)
If L and O are assigned to the same area, we are again in a situation where O must be in 3: O in 2 would force J and K together, and thus L in 2 would not be with M (in 3) or with K (as that would have O, L, J, and K all in area 2 and violate the max allowed).
Test takers using the templates need to work with Template 2 (recall that in Template 1, L cannot be assigned to the same area as O):
Having reached the maximum number of rangers in area 3, we now must assign P to area 2, so as to ensure that P is not assigned to area 1 (second rule). The two remaining variables—K and J—must be split between areas 1 and 2 in compliance with the last rule (with O in 3, J and K cannot be together):
K and J are the only rangers whose assignment is not fully determined. Once again, this sort of uncertainty is crucial in answering a Could Be True question, as it immediately narrows the range of possible contenders to answer choices (A) and (B). Answer choice (A) is clearly impossible, because area 3 is maxed out. Therefore, answer choice (B) is correct.
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