#5 - Local, Could Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?f=159&t=11958)

The correct answer choice is (A)

This is a challenging question. The condition in this question stem establishes that F does not audition first, and, because F is a random in this game, eliminating F from the first audition does not appear to cause much to occur. However, because the question asks for what Could Be True, the four incorrect answer choices Cannot Be True, meaning that each of the four incorrect answers supplies a condition that is incompatible with F not being first. In other words, when the condition in one of the incorrect answer choices occurs, the result is that F must be first. Thus, any answer choice that, when it occurs, forces F to audition first, is incorrect.

Answer choice (E) can be eliminated immediately because it matches the correct answer to question #4, which ultimately resulted in F auditioning first. Separating the remaining four answers is challenging, and, unless you see the inference chain that eliminates each answer, the only strategy is to use hypotheticals to eliminate or confirm each one. Fortunately, answer choice (A) is correct, which means that the first hypothetical tried results in the correct answer.

[christos]

solution to Q5?

[David Boyle]

Hello christos,

For question 5, one working scenario is jglkfh.

Hope this helps,
David

[lina2020]

For question #5 - Since F, H and K cannot be 1, it must be G, J or L but without plugging in each of these and creating three separate possibilities, I'm at a loss for a more efficient approach. Please advise.

[Jeremy Press]

Hi lina,

For question #5, the most efficient approach is to quickly sketch out the three "mini-templates" possible when J, G, or L are placed first. Don't try to insert too much detail into those templates. What those mini-templates show you is that answer choice A is possible, and B through E are impossible. I've included a depiction of my rough mini-templates for question 5 below as well (remember, the key is not to insert more detail in them than you can derive with certainty). Sometimes mini-templates are the best you can do on a Local question - don't fret over that (happens at least a few times a section, most of the time)

Question #5 Mini-Templates:

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