LSAT 111 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q1

LR Question 1 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: More and more computer programs that provide solutions to…

QUESTION TYPE: Weaken

CONCLUSION: Engineers should receive less math training.

REASONING: More computer programs that provide math solutions to engineering problems are being produced. Thus it is less necessary for engineers to thoroughly understand math.

ANALYSIS: Yikes. Would you like your bridge built by an engineer who didn’t understand math very well?

It’s possible this argument is correct, but it seems unlikely that the programs are a complete substitute for math knowledge.

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1. CORRECT. This weakens it. The programs can help, but only if you understand math. 
2. This shows that the programs may be useful and strengthens the argument. 
3. This slightly strengthens the argument by providing an example of a new subject engineers must learn apart from math.
4. This shows that the programs could be used and strengthens the argument.
5. This shows that engineers would have the training to use the programs and strengthens the argument.