LSAT 102 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q13

LR Question 13 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Unlike other primroses, self-pollinating primroses do…

QUESTION TYPE: Paradox

PARADOX: Self-pollinating primroses produce more seeds, but they’re rarer than non-self-pollinating primroses.

ANALYSIS: Self-pollinating primroses obviously have the advantage of having more seeds. But that’s probably not the only factor.

We need to find an advantage for non-self-pollinators, or a disadvantage for self-pollinators.

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1. So? Self-pollinating primroses don’t need insects, so it shouldn’t matter if insects visit self-pollinating primroses.
2. CORRECT. This shows that the number of seeds is not the only factor. Non-self-pollinators produce fewer seeds, but their seeds are more likely to grow.
3. This tells us that insects aren’t a factor for self-pollinating primroses. So what? This does nothing to explain why there are fewer self-pollinating primroses, despite their higher seed count.
4. This doesn’t distinguish between the two types of primroses. Useless.
5. This gives a further advantage to self-pollinating primroses, making the situation even more confusing.

Recap: The question begins with “Unlike other primroses, self-pollinating primroses do”. It is a Paradox question. Learn how to master LSAT Paradox questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.