LSAT 115 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q13

LR Question 13 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Jenkins: Research on the properties of snow at the…

QUESTION TYPE: Point at Issue

ANALYSIS: Both Jenkins and Lurano agree that there is some possibility that snow will melt after February. Jenkins is primarily concerned with not wasting research funding, even if there is a risk to scientists due to cold weather.

Lurano is primarily concerned with the safety of the researchers, even if there is a risk that research funding will be wasted in the warmer weather due to snow melt.

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1. Lurano says: “The weather will likely still be cold.” He agrees that snow could melt.
2. Jenkins agrees it is possible. He says “we risk sending researchers….unable to carry out research.” He implies it is possible they could succeed.
3. They both agree funding could be wasted.
4. They both agree. Jenkins wants cold weather research; Lurano wants to wait for warmer weather.
5. CORRECT. Yes. Jenkins thinks funding is paramount. Lurano belies safety is more important.

Recap: The question begins with “Jenkins: Research on the properties of snow at the”. It is a Point at Issue question. Learn how to master LSAT Point at Issue questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.