LSAT 6 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q19

LR Question 19 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Amy McConnell is considering running for election against…

QUESTION TYPE: Must be False

FACTS: If Lutz has a large campaign fund, then McConnell will not run against him. If Lutz has a clean record, McConnell will not run against him.

If McConnell does run against Lutz, then Lutz does not have a clean record or a large campaign fund.

ANALYSIS: Just keep the facts straight and this question is straightforward.

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1. This could happen, if Lutz had a clean record.
2. This could happen, as long as Lutz didn’t have a large campaign fund.
3. This could happen, if Lutz had a large campaign fund.
4. CORRECT. This could never happen. McConnell needs Lutz to have 1. no large campaign fund 2. a scandalous record.
5. This could happen since McConnell will not run if Lutz has a large fund.

Recap: The question begins with “Amy McConnell is considering running for election against”. It is a Must be False question. Learn how to master LSAT MBF questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.