- Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:16 pm
#32011
Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (A)
Similar to question #10, if J is assigned to area 2, first consider what would happen if O is in 2 with it: that would force J and K together (closing area 2), which moves L to area 3 with M, and leaves P alone in area 1. But this violates the second rule, so we cannot have O and J together in area 2 (this is seen in Template 2):
Next, consider the implications of the last rule. Since O is not assigned to area 2, we need to ensure that J is assigned to a different area than K. Therefore, K is not assigned to area 2. Furthermore, K cannot be in area 3 (ever, as we’ve discussed, and certainly not here), as then L would not be with either K or M. Consequently, K must be assigned to area 1, proving answer choice (A):
Answer choice (B) is incorrect, because L can also be assigned to area 3.
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because O must be assigned to area 3.
Answer choice (D): This answer choice is incorrect, because P can also be assigned to area 3.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect, because P can also be assigned to area 2.
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=15241)
The correct answer choice is (A)
Similar to question #10, if J is assigned to area 2, first consider what would happen if O is in 2 with it: that would force J and K together (closing area 2), which moves L to area 3 with M, and leaves P alone in area 1. But this violates the second rule, so we cannot have O and J together in area 2 (this is seen in Template 2):
Answer choice (C) is incorrect, because O must be assigned to area 3.
Answer choice (D): This answer choice is incorrect, because P can also be assigned to area 3.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect, because P can also be assigned to area 2.