LSAT 2 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q16

LR Question 16 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The advanced technology of ski boots and bindings…

QUESTION TYPE: Must be True

FACTS: Here is a summary of what we know:

1. We have a smaller rate (not necessarily number) of ski injuries that occur on the slopes.
2. As a result, a greater percentage of ski injuries now occur off the slopes.
3. These injuries are more likely if alcohol has been consumed.

ANALYSIS: Be careful of the difference between percentages/rates and absolute numbers. It is a common theme on the LSAT. We have no idea if the number of injuries is higher or lower either case.

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1. We know nothing about numbers of injuries.
2. We have no idea about alcohol consumption. We only know that off slope injuries are more likely when alcohol is consumed. But the fact that they went up in percentage terms can also be explained by the decline in on-slope injuries.
3. We only know that ski boots and bindings affect the incidence of on-slope injuries.
4. We don’t know that. Maybe boots cannot get any safer now even if technology continues to advance.
5. CORRECT. The second sentence tells us this is true. If off-slope injuries are a greater percentage of all ski injuries in 1980 then on-slope injuries must be a smaller percentage. This more or less just repeats information from the stimulus.

Recap: The question begins with “The advanced technology of ski boots and bindings”. It is a Must be True question. Learn more about LSAT MBT questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.