LSAT 21 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q8

LR Question 8 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: In the past, the railroads in Ostronia were run as…

QUESTION TYPE: Must be True

FACTS:

1. Railroad companies in Ostronia have always ignored what customers want.
2. They continue to do so now because they have government subsidies.
3. Even though they face competition from trucking companies.

ANALYSIS: We know is that rail companies in Ostronia have survived despite ignoring their customers’ wishes. That’s about it.

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1. Hard to say what will happen if subsidies stop. Instead of failing, the companies might clean up their act and please customers.
2. We only know this is true of rail companies.
3. Not certain. The companies might find a way to cut costs or improve sales if they had to get by without subsidies.
4. We’re not told how efficient the system is now compared to the past. All we know is that rail companies have always been able to ignore their customers’ wishes.
5. CORRECT. This is true of rail companies, thanks to government subsidies.

Recap: The question begins with “In the past, the railroads in Ostronia were run as”. It is a Must be True question. Learn more about LSAT MBT questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.