#9 - Local, Must Be True

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Complete Question Explanation
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The correct answer choice is (D)

This question stem establishes that S is shown earlier than Q. All three of our templates allow for this sequence to occur, providing three solutions to the game:

• 1. If Q is third, then S must be first. This forces R into the second position, and T—in the fifth. The remaining variable, V, must be fourth:

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• 2. If V is third, and S must be shown earlier than Q, there are two solutions possible—depending on whether R is first or second:

PT72_Game_#2_#9_diagram 2.png

PT72_Game_#2_#9_diagram 3.png

It is evident from all three solutions that T must be shown fifth, which validates answer choice (D).

Answer choice (A) is incorrect, because Q can also be shown third.

Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because R can also be shown first.

Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because S can also be shown second.

Answer choice (E) is incorrect, because V can also be shown fourth.