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#32013
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (E)
If K is assigned to area 2, first consider what would happen if O is in 2 with it: that would force J and K together (closing area 2), which moves L to area 3 with M, and leaves P alone in area 1. But this violates the second rule, so we cannot have O and K together in area 2 (this is seen in Template 2). This inference alone eliminates answer choice (D).
Next, let’s consider the assignment of L. Since L must be assigned to the same area as either K or M, it is clear that L cannot be assigned to area 1. P cannot be assigned to area 1 either (in compliance with the second rule). Accordingly, J is the only ranger that can—and therefore must—be assigned to area 1:
P and L then are the only rangers whose assignments are not fully determined. This uncertainty is crucial in answering a Could Be True question, as it instantly narrows the range of possible contenders to answer choices (C) and (E). Answer choice (C) is clearly impossible, because L cannot be assigned to area 1 (see above). Therefore, answer choice (E) is correct.
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (E)
If K is assigned to area 2, first consider what would happen if O is in 2 with it: that would force J and K together (closing area 2), which moves L to area 3 with M, and leaves P alone in area 1. But this violates the second rule, so we cannot have O and K together in area 2 (this is seen in Template 2). This inference alone eliminates answer choice (D).
Next, let’s consider the assignment of L. Since L must be assigned to the same area as either K or M, it is clear that L cannot be assigned to area 1. P cannot be assigned to area 1 either (in compliance with the second rule). Accordingly, J is the only ranger that can—and therefore must—be assigned to area 1:
P and L then are the only rangers whose assignments are not fully determined. This uncertainty is crucial in answering a Could Be True question, as it instantly narrows the range of possible contenders to answer choices (C) and (E). Answer choice (C) is clearly impossible, because L cannot be assigned to area 1 (see above). Therefore, answer choice (E) is correct.
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