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Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=2813)
The correct answer choice is (D)
If T is presented fifth, we need to work with Template 1 in determining the order of the remaining variables (no other solution allows for T to be fifth). Since T must be presented earlier than W, it follows that W must be presented sixth:
The second and fourth presentations must therefore be given by J, establishing the following dual options:
If you decided not to make templates, you can solve this question as follows: recall that T is presented by K, who cannot give any two presentations in a row (first rule). If K presents fifth, the Separation Principle requires K to also present first and third, in compliance with the first rule:
1 - 3 - 5
This immediately eliminates answer choices (B) and (C). It also validates answer choice (D), because S is presented by K, and can therefore be presented third.
Answer choice (A) is incorrect, because T must be presented before W. If T is presented fifth, then W must be presented sixth.
Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because P is presented by K, and must therefore be presented either first or third.
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because S is presented by K, and must therefore be presented either first or third.
Answer choice (D) is the correct answer choice, as explained above.
Answer choice (E) is incorrect, because W must be presented last.
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=2813)
The correct answer choice is (D)
If T is presented fifth, we need to work with Template 1 in determining the order of the remaining variables (no other solution allows for T to be fifth). Since T must be presented earlier than W, it follows that W must be presented sixth:
The second and fourth presentations must therefore be given by J, establishing the following dual options:
If you decided not to make templates, you can solve this question as follows: recall that T is presented by K, who cannot give any two presentations in a row (first rule). If K presents fifth, the Separation Principle requires K to also present first and third, in compliance with the first rule:
1 - 3 - 5 This immediately eliminates answer choices (B) and (C). It also validates answer choice (D), because S is presented by K, and can therefore be presented third.
Answer choice (A) is incorrect, because T must be presented before W. If T is presented fifth, then W must be presented sixth.
Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because P is presented by K, and must therefore be presented either first or third.
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because S is presented by K, and must therefore be presented either first or third.
Answer choice (D) is the correct answer choice, as explained above.
Answer choice (E) is incorrect, because W must be presented last.
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