LSAT 153 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q12

LR Question 12 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Regina: The additional revenue obtained from leasing government…

QUESTION TYPE: Point at Issue

ARGUMENTS: Regina says that the new funds gained from leases will not reduce shortfalls in non-transportation areas because the money is only used for the transportation budget.

Amal points out that the extra transportation money means the previous transportation money can be used elsewhere. This means that the leases will ultimately reduce the shortfalls.

ANALYSIS: Regina’s conclusion is that the new funds will not help reduce the shortfalls in non-transportation areas. Amal concludes the opposite. The difference is Amal’s belief that new transportation money means the existing transportation money gets reallocated to other areas.

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1. Both parties agree that the shortfalls will exist.
2. We don’t know if they disagree on this. We just know they disagree on what happens when more funds are added to the transportation budget.
3. Nobody makes a claim on where the funds should go.
4. CORRECT. Amal believes the new revenue will result in reallocation of the previous transportation funds. Regina believes they will not be reallocated.
5. Neither party claims that the government plan is beneficial or not.

Recap: The question begins with “Regina: The additional revenue obtained from leasing government”. It is a Point at Issue question. Learn more about LSAT Point at Issue questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.