LSAT PrepTest 43 Section 4 Question 11 Explanation | Logic Games

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This Logic Games question is from the June 2004 LSAT.

We don't see any obvious solution while just looking at the rules, so let's do a diagram which, as usual, will be a table filled with symbols (LMOSVZ, in this case). Remember, we want to violate as many answer choices as possible so we can eliminate them. So, let's get started.

Off hand, we can't seem to come up with an arrangement of symbols in the table that would violate choice A while following the rules. However, if we put L in the fifth spot (we figure this out by trial and error), we can violate C.

We have to alter our diagram to eliminate one last answer choice (choice B) after we violated C, D, and E with our first diagram. So, A is correct.

Remember:

Use a diagram composed of slots and symbols. This simple diagram will answer almost any LSAT game question. Retool the diagram when you haven't eliminated all the wrong answers. When you're making a diagram, try to set it up to violate as many answer choices as possible so you can eliminate them.