LR Question 9 Explanation, by LSATHacks
QUESTION TEXT: Although Damon had ample time earlier in the month to complete the…
QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning
CONCLUSION: Damon must choose between his work and his family [thanks to his procrastination]
REASONING: Damon has enough time to finish his work, but only if his skips his daughter’s ballet recital. He promised to go to the recital. Poor Damon.
ANALYSIS: The argument shows that there is no alternative for Damon, and that the situation was caused by his own laziness. It’s a good argument.
The method is to show that the two situations are mutually exclusive.
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- The argument hasn’t told us how Damon will choose.
- We’re not told that Damon’s responsibilities are similar. A ballet recital seems different from attending a conference.
- The argument didn’t excuse Damon. It blamed him for being lazy.
- There’s been no harm yet. Damon will only have to make his choice in the future.
- CORRECT. It’s impossible for Damon to do both. The argument proved that by showing that Damon has no time to finish his paper if he goes to the ballet recital.
Recap: The question begins with “Although Damon had ample time earlier in the month to complete the”. It is a Method of Reasoning question. Learn how to master LSAT Method of Reasoning questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.
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