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#40016
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=12912)
The correct answer choice is (D)
If H and L are assigned to the same ceremony as each other, then M cannot be assigned in that ceremony, because the second rule forbids L and M from being in the same group. Notice, however, that if K is not assigned to Thorne, then H and M would have to be assigned to the same ceremony as each other in compliance with the fourth rule. Since the necessary condition cannot be satisfied here, we must ensure that K is assigned to Thorne.
This inference can also be validated by referencing Templates 2A and 2B in the setup explanation (in Template 1, H and L are assigned to different ceremonies).
Answer choice (A) is incorrect, because F does not have to be assigned to Thorne. See Template 2A.
Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because G can also be assigned to Thorne, or else be unassigned. See Template 2A.
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because G could be assigned to either ceremony without violating any of the conditions. See Templates 2A and 2B.
Answer choice (D) is the correct answer choice, because assigning K to Thorne is the only way to avoid triggering the sufficient condition in the fourth rule.
Answer choice (E) is incorrect, because L could also be assigned to Silva, or else be unassigned. See Template 2A.
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=12912)
The correct answer choice is (D)
If H and L are assigned to the same ceremony as each other, then M cannot be assigned in that ceremony, because the second rule forbids L and M from being in the same group. Notice, however, that if K is not assigned to Thorne, then H and M would have to be assigned to the same ceremony as each other in compliance with the fourth rule. Since the necessary condition cannot be satisfied here, we must ensure that K is assigned to Thorne.
This inference can also be validated by referencing Templates 2A and 2B in the setup explanation (in Template 1, H and L are assigned to different ceremonies).
Answer choice (A) is incorrect, because F does not have to be assigned to Thorne. See Template 2A.
Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because G can also be assigned to Thorne, or else be unassigned. See Template 2A.
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because G could be assigned to either ceremony without violating any of the conditions. See Templates 2A and 2B.
Answer choice (D) is the correct answer choice, because assigning K to Thorne is the only way to avoid triggering the sufficient condition in the fourth rule.
Answer choice (E) is incorrect, because L could also be assigned to Silva, or else be unassigned. See Template 2A.