LSAT PrepTest 67, Section III, Logic Games, Question 9 Explanation

LG Game 2 Question 9 Explanation, by LSATHacks

First, draw the local rule: Z is fourth and S is second. I’ve added in the rule that T goes before S:

LSAT PrepTest 67, Game 2, Question 9, Diagram 1

Then, ask yourself what other rules apply. Rule 3 says V goes before Z, so they must go 3rd.

That leaves P-W and Y to go after Z:

LSAT PrepTest 67, Game 2, Question 9, Diagram 2

Answers B-E don’t work based on this scenario. They all violate a rule.

A is CORRECT. P could be sixth, as shown by this scenario. It’s one possibility that works based on the diagram above:

LSAT PrepTest 67, Game 2, Question 9, Diagram 3

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