LSAT 65, Logic Game 1, Question 5, LSATHacks

LG Game 1 Question 5 Explanation, by LSATHacks

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This question is a bit tricky. I almost got it wrong, because I mistakenly thought J could go fourth.

First, it’s obvious H and F can each go fourth. We’ve seen many scenarios that put them there.

Here’s one, just for proof. Remember that HF are reversible, so either could go fourth in this scenario:

So at least two students can go fourth: H and F.

G and K can’t go fourth, because they’re stuck earlier than HF. G and K can go third at the latest.

That leaves only J as a candidate.

The problem with putting J fourth is that it leaves no open spaces for HF to go beside each other. Have a look. Both G and K need to go before HF:

J leaves no space for HF. And if you put HF earlier than third, then there would be no way to put G and K in front of HF.

So B is CORRECT. Only H and F can go fourth.

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