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#71216
This game is discussed in our Podcast: LSAT Podcast Episode 31: The September 2019 LSAT Logic Games Section
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: https://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewtopic.php?t=31306)
The correct answer choice is (C).
If S is in case 3, we can use the hypothetical created at the end of our setup discussion to perhaps eliminate a few answers. In this case, we'll modify the hypo by placing S in case 3:
Answer choice (A): Our hypothetical shows that N could also be in case 4, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): Our hypothetical shows that P could also be in case 1, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. The hypothetical above by itself doesn't prove M must be in case 6, but since it eliminates every other answer, it turns out that it must in fact be the case. Single hypotheticals aren't usually this powerful, but in the instance it worked out in our favor.
Answer choice (D): Our hypothetical shows that G could also be in case 2, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): Our hypothetical shows that J could also be in case 5, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: https://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewtopic.php?t=31306)
The correct answer choice is (C).
If S is in case 3, we can use the hypothetical created at the end of our setup discussion to perhaps eliminate a few answers. In this case, we'll modify the hypo by placing S in case 3:
- J/P
G/N _S_ N/G P/J _M_ _H_
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Answer choice (A): Our hypothetical shows that N could also be in case 4, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): Our hypothetical shows that P could also be in case 1, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. The hypothetical above by itself doesn't prove M must be in case 6, but since it eliminates every other answer, it turns out that it must in fact be the case. Single hypotheticals aren't usually this powerful, but in the instance it worked out in our favor.
Answer choice (D): Our hypothetical shows that G could also be in case 2, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): Our hypothetical shows that J could also be in case 5, and so this answer choice is incorrect.
Dave Killoran
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