LSAT 2 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q8

LR Question 8 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Alice: Quotas on automobile imports to the United States…

QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning

ARGUMENTS: Alice believes automobile import quotas should be lifted to encourage domestic manufacturers to produce higher quality cars.

David thinks import quotas should remain in place because many other countries also use them.

ANALYSIS: On its own following the herd is rarely a good reason to do something. This is what David recommends. He completely fails to address Alice’s reasoning.

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1. David didn’t even say a word that means “contradict”. This is a nonsense answer.
2. David did claim that Alice failed to realize something, but he didn’t make it a personal attack.
3. David made no comment on Alice’s position. He added new information.
4. David directly contradicts Alice’s conclusion.
5. CORRECT. Exactly. David completely ignores her point. Further, he doesn’t even give any reason the US should keep with their current policy. The fact that other countries may do the same isn’t really a reason: they could all be wrong too.

Recap: The question begins with “Alice: Quotas on automobile imports to the United States”. It is a Method of Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Method of Reasoning questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.