Logical reasoning PrepTest 152 · Section 4 · Question 5

Question prompt

Businessperson: Brenner and Chen Remaining source text redacted.
Why the credited answer is right

Credited answer: B

The notes below walk through why it fits the stem and how to eliminate the rest.

Question Type

Parallel Reasoning Questions

Answer choices

  1. A
    Jennifer has long been Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice A is not credited
    This answer doesn't select between the two offered options, so it doesn't parallel an argument that does.
  2. B
    Jennifer has been planning Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice B matches the stem
    Correct. Argument or Facts:
    Argument

    Valid or Flawed:
    Flawed

    Question Type:
    Parallel Reasoning

    Stimulus Summary:
    B and C are the only qualified applicants. B isn't a team player, so we should hire C.

    Answer Anticipation:
    There are two options. One has a flaw, so we should pick the other.

    Answer Explanation:
    Two options are given; one is mentioned as having problems associated with it. The other is selected, so we should select this answer!

    Key Takeaway:
    This Parallel Reasoning question uses a common Method of Reasoning—eliminating alternatives. While different question types generally have different strategies, concepts that show up in one question type will frequently show up in others. When you start noticing that, you'll know your LSAT mastery is nearly complete.
  3. C
    Jennifer would like to Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice C is not credited
    This answer doesn't select between the two offered options, so it doesn't parallel an argument that does.
  4. D
    Jennifer has been planning Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice D is not credited
    This answer has two options, but it selects both of them! That doesn't parallel an argument that selects one of the given options.
  5. E
    Jennifer would like to Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice E is not credited
    This answer has two options, and then selects one . . . first, and the other second. Without that last clause about visiting Peru later, it would be a much better answer.

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Answer choice distribution

  1. A 1%
  2. B Credited 95%
  3. C 1%
  4. D 1%
  5. E 2%

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