Remember the deduction from the setup: only the pickup and the limousine can go last. This question says the limousine can’t go Saturday, so that means the pickup goes saturday:
The third rule says that either the sedan or the van is beside the pickup. In this scenario is has to be the sedan, since the van must go before the roadster and the hatchback (rule 2):
Once you make a deduction like this, check to see if it answers the question. E is CORRECT. The sedan can’t go Wednesday, because the sedan must go Friday.
Now, for the other answers. Here’s a diagram showing all the possibilities when SP and 5 and 6:
The order as I’ve drawn it disproves B and C. Just lower the variables into the spaces they’re hovering above.
The comma indicates L could go before V – R – H. If you put LVRH in 1-4, then this disproves A and D.
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Laura says
Dear Graeme,
In a test setting, if you had made the ‘L/P must be last’ inference during the questions, would you take the time to amend or redraw your diagram? I’ve found myself in similar positions but am torn whether it is worth the time for clarity in remaining questions. Thank you!!! These are immensely helpful
Laura
TutorLucas (LSAT Hacks) says
It’s definitely worthwhile to amend the diagram if you make a new inference early on, but the rest of your diagram is correct (1-2 questions in). You should of course change the diagram completely and revisit earlier questions you’d answered if the new inference makes you realize your diagram wasn’t just incomplete, but incorrect.
If it’s just an amendment, I think as you get 4 or 5 questions in, it’s probably better to just draw in the new inference in your new diagrams (that is, the smaller diagrams you draw beside each question).
Member[email protected] says
Could you please explain how rule 3 is fulfilled by choosing E?
Member[email protected] says
I am confused how the third rule applies in this question.
I was under the impression rule #3 is either PS or PV. It seems that it could be SP, could you please explain?
Zkchrumz says
Dear Graeme,
“The comma indicates L could go before V – R – H. If you put LVRH in 1-4, then this disproves A and C. ” You mean to say “A and D”.