LSAT 21 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q16

LR Question 16 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Consumer advocate: One advertisement that is deceptive, and thus…

QUESTION TYPE: Principle – Strengthen

ARGUMENTS: The consumer advocate says that it is deceiving to say that each calorie in junk food is exactly as fattening as each individual calorie in healthy food. While true, it’s misleading. It’s easier to eat a large number of junk food calories.

The advertiser responds by pointing out that the ads are true.

ANALYSIS: The consumer advocate and the advertiser are arguing about whether the ads are deceptive. So we can’t take it as a given that the ads are deceptive. We need to find some reason to support the consumer advocate’s reasoning.

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1. Unfortunately, the consumer advocate hasn’t quite proven that the ad is deceptive.
2. The advertisers don’t believe their ads are false. They’re true (just potentially misleading.)
3. We’re trying to conclude that the ads are deceptive. This supports the advertiser. They’re making a true claim, but leaving out much information.
4. The advertiser and the consumer advocate are arguing over whether the ads are deceptive. This is about whether the ads are morally wrong.
5. CORRECT. The consumer advocate rightly points out that many people will draw a false conclusion from the ads. This principle lets us conclude that the ads are therefore deceptive even though they are true.

Recap: The question begins with “Consumer advocate: One advertisement that is deceptive, and thus”. It is a Principle Justify question. Learn more about LSAT Principle Justify questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.