LSAT 115 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q23

LR Question 23 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Councilperson X: We have an obligation to help ensure…

QUESTION TYPE: Point at Issue

ANALYSIS: X focuses on cost, Y focuses on air quality. X doesn’t say whether or not air quality should be a concern. Y doesn’t claim cost is unimportant.

Their only clear point of disagreement (and it’s a big one) is whether the plant design in question should be approved.

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1. Y might be in favor of a different type of generating station.
2. X expresses no opinion on this.
3. X expresses no opinion on this.
4. CORRECT. X says yes, Y says no.
5. Both X and Y seem to agree on this point.

Recap: The question begins with “Councilperson X: We have an obligation to help ensure”. It is a Point at Issue question. Learn how to master LSAT Point at Issue questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.