LSAT 36, Logical Reasoning II, Q3, LSATHacks

LR Question 3 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Muscular strength is a limited resource, and athletic…

QUESTION TYPE: Main Conclusion

CONCLUSION: Athlete champions need to have mastery of technique.

REASONING: They all have about the same muscular strength.

ANALYSIS: This argument is ok, but it could be better. At the top level, a tiny difference in strength might make the difference between winning and losing.

The main conclusion is that technique is a requirement (necessary, but not sufficient.)

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1. No. All champion athletes have mastery but other people might have mastery as well.
2. The argument implies this is true, but it isn't the conclusion.
3. CORRECT. The last sentence is the conclusion. Strength alone is not enough.
4. This is true, but the main point is that technique is required to use muscular strength most efficiently.
5. This is true, but the main point is that you need good technique if you are to be a champion.

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