LSAT 4 | Section 1 | Logical Reasoning: Q21

LR Question 21 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Pedro: Unlike cloth diapers, disposable diapers are a threat…

QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning

CONCLUSION: Maria argues that Pedro forgot to consider the environmental impact of cloth diapers.

REASONING: Cloth diapers must be washed in cloth water, their waste pollutes waterways, and fuel is burned if parents use diaper services.

ANALYSIS: This is a good method of reasoning. Maria is simply pointing out that there are more facts to consider. She hasn’t actually claimed that Pedro is necessarily wrong.

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1. Actually, she believes Pedro understates the negative evidence about cloth diapers. Maria doesn’t say anything about plastic diapers.
2. CORRECT. Yes. Pedro should consider the disadvantages of cloth diapers as well when coming to his conclusion.
3. The meaning of disposable is clear: throw-away diapers.
4. Maria doesn’t claim they are. She just thinks Pedro should consider the downsides of cloth before making such a definite conclusion.
5. Maria doesn’t mention anything about economic advantages or disadvantages of either type of diaper.

Recap: The question begins with “Pedro: Unlike cloth diapers, disposable diapers are a threat”. It is a Method of Reasoning question. Learn how to master LSAT Method of Reasoning questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.