LSAT 21, Logical Reasoning I, Q2, LSATHacks

LR Question 2 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Throughout the Popoya Islands community pressure is exerted on…

QUESTION TYPE: Paradox

PARADOX: Lottery winners in rural areas share their money, while urban winners spend it on themselves.

ANALYSIS: Not much to analyze here. Just keep in mind whether something will explain the generosity of rural winners.

Two of the wrong answers confuse the number of winners and the likelihood each winner will share their wealth.

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1. The stimulus says that rural winners are more likely to spend on neighbors. That’s a question of percentage/likelihood, not number.
2. This doesn’t explain why city dwellers are less generous. It’s just a useless fact about how often city dwellers buy lottery tickets.
3. CORRECT. This could mean there is more social pressure on rural winners to share their money. Everyone can see who the winner is.
4. This makes the situation even more confusing. Rural families have less money per family member, but they share more of it.
5. Same as A. This would affect the number of winners. But the stimulus talked about the likelihood of rural winners to share their wealth.

Recap: The question begins with “Throughout the Popoya Islands community pressure is exerted on”. It is a Paradox question. Learn more about LSAT Paradox questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.

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