LSAT 6 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q4

LR Question 4 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: In an attempt to counter complaints that a certain…

QUESTION TYPE: Weaken

CONCLUSION: The pesticide is not hazardous to humans.

REASONING: Ounce for ounce this pesticide is less toxic than mouthwash.

ANALYSIS: How much mouthwash do you use? Probably about an ounce. You also don’t swallow it.

It’s very possible that the pesticide is more harmful if we use it in quantities larger than one ounce or if we ingest it.

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1. This strengthens the argument by showing that mouthwash isn’t particularly toxic.
2. CORRECT. This strongly weakens the argument. Ingesting a large quantity of pesticide might be toxic.
3. This strengthens the argument as we are likely to use the pesticide safely.
4. This shows that the pesticide is safer than mouthwash.
5. This doesn’t really affect how dangerous the pesticide is.

Recap: The question begins with “In an attempt to counter complaints that a certain”. It is a Weaken question. Learn more about LSAT Weaken questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.