LG Game 2 Question 10 Explanation, by LSATHacks
This is a could be true question. One answer will be possible in at least one scenario. The other four answers will be impossible in all four scenarios.
A is CORRECT. Q can be first in scenario 3:
B-E are impossible in all scenarios. If you look at the four scenarios, it’s clearly impossible to do any of the last four answers. I’ll give a bit more detail though. I’ll expect you to know the rules to follow how I’m making deduction on these answers.
B: Placing Q fifth forces T first, and R second (rules 1 and 3). V has to go third because V or Q goes third. That leaves S to go fourth, beside Q, which isn’t allowed (rule 4).
C: If V is first, R is second and T if fifth (rules 1 and 2). Q has to go third because one of V/Q goes third. That leaves S to go fourth, beside Q, which isn’t allowed (rule 4).
D: If V is second, Q is third (rule 3) and R is 1 (rule 1). This forces T fifth (rule 2). That leave S to go third, beside Q, which isn’t allowed (rule 4).
E: If V is fifth, T is first (rule 2). That makes R second (rule 1). Q is third (rule 3). That leaves S to go fourth, beside Q, which isn’t allowed (rule 4).
If you’re not clear on any of these answers, review the four scenarios from the main diagram section, and reread the rules. Then try to draw the answer yourself. These answers are excellent practice for the kind of sequential deductions that logic games ask you to make.
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