LSAT 88, Logical Reasoning II, Q9, LSATHacks

LR Question 9 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Martin: I have heard it argued that, because changes in diet…

QUESTION TYPE: Principle

CONCLUSION: Doctors shouldn’t stop advising patients to eat less and exercise more just because weight loss is rare.

FACTS: Even if weight loss is rare, eating less and exercising more have other beneficial effects.

ANALYSIS: We’re looking for a principle that says even if something doesn’t accomplish its intended purpose, it shouldn’t be stopped since it has alternative benefits.

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1. This doesn’t match our pattern. It’s missing the two elements that say, “even if we can’t accomplish the original purpose, there are still benefits”. This answer choice doesn’t mention the additional benefits.
2. CORRECT. Even if the engineers couldn’t solve the problem, this doesn’t mean that they don’t have other insights.
3. This also doesn’t match our pattern.
4. This also doesn’t match our pattern.
5. This one’s pattern says, “even if X doesn’t have good motives, it still does cool things”. Eliminate.

Recap: The question begins with “Martin: I have heard it argued that, because changes in diet”. It is a Principle question. Learn how to master LSAT Principle questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.

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