#4 - Local, Could Be True

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The correct answer choice is (E)

If T is second, then T cannot be later than both R and S, in accordance with the second rule. Thus, T must be earlier than R and S. When combined with the first rule, this inference produces the following sequencing diagram:

PT73_Game_#1_#4_diagram 1.png

Since T is second, we can represent these relationships using a basic linear setup. Since R, S, and V must be the three pieces after T, we can conclude that W must be the first piece—an inference that eliminates answer choices (A), (B), and (D):

PT73_Game_#1_#4_diagram 2.png

As with the previous question, the only variable whose position is relatively uncertain is R. Because you are solving a Could Be True question, the correct answer choice exploits this uncertainty—a prephrase that limits your contenders to answer choices (B) and (E). Clearly, R cannot be first, because W is. Thus, answer choice (E) is correct.

With templates, this question is even simpler. If T is the second piece, we are limited to Template 1A, which eliminates all answer choices except for answer choice (E):

PT73_Game_#1_#4_diagram 3.png

Answer choice (A): This answer choice cannot be true, because W must be first.

Answer choice (B): This answer choice cannot be true, because W must be first.

Answer choice (C): This answer choice cannot be true, because V must be either fourth or fifth.

Answer choice (D): This answer choice cannot be true, because W must be first.

Answer choice (E): This is the correct answer choice, because R could be later than all of the remaining pieces:

PT73_Game_#1_#4_diagram 4.png