#17 - Local, Must Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=7563)

The correct answer choice is (D).

If Z—a pink bench—is directly north of Y—another pink bench—then Z must be the bench in the center of the park’s west side and Y must be the bench on the southwest corner. Consequently, the remaining pink bench—X—must be in the center of the south side. With X on the center of the south side, the last rule comes into play, forcing L to the northeast corner and K into the center of the east side:

PT6-Oct 1992 LG Explanations game 3 #17 diagram 1.png

The diagram fills in every available space, and reveals that X is directly south of J. Thus, answer choice (D) is correct. Note that in this question, the word directly plays an important role in placing the variables and determining the correct answer.