LSAT 43, Logical Reasoning I, Q11, LSATHacks

LR Question 11 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: After examining the options, the budget committee discovered…

QUESTION TYPE: Parallel Reasoning

CONCLUSION: Corelink must also be within budget.

Reasons: QI is cheap enough to be within budget, and Corelink is cheaper than QI. There is only one relevant factor (price).

ANALYSIS: The correct answer will mirror the structure: one relevant factor and X exceeds qualification requirements. Y does so even more so than X, so it must also qualify.

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1. Tempting, but not a good argument. What if Marissa is a champion high jumper and Jeff has a broken leg? Height is not the only factor.
2. No. There are many factors besides smoking which determine how far you can run.
3. No. Lower could mean quite low, potentially below the legal limit.
4. This is a good argument, but it does not match the definite conclusion of the stimulus. (“likely”)
5. CORRECT. Yes. There is only one factor, and both cheeses exceed it.

Recap: The question begins with “After examining the options, the budget committee discovered”. It is a Parallel Reasoning question. Learn how to master LSAT Parallel questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.

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