LSAT 3 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q13

LR Question 13 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The only way that bookstores can profitably sell books…

QUESTION TYPE: Must be True

ANALYSIS: This question is a good example of why you need to keep things clear in your head. The correct answer is C, which just restates the first sentence. If you don’t get stuck thinking about wrong answer choices, this question is easy.

The best way to get things clear if you’re confused is to make a diagram:

Profitably sell at below market price ➞ publisher discount ➞ high volume of sales ➞ cater to masses OR have exclusive access to specialty market

The way you should draw it is something like this: P ➞ D ➞ HV ➞ C or EA

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1. That is an incorrect reversal. P ➞ D, not the other way around.
2. Another incorrect reversal.
3. CORRECT. Yes. P ➞ D
4. They still might. Perhaps they are friends with the publisher.
5. The stimulus says “or both.” In fact, unless it is clearly indicated an either or condition also works with both.

Recap: The question begins with “The only way that bookstores can profitably sell books”. It is a Must be True question. Learn how to master LSAT MBT questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.