Misinterpretation Questions - - Question 4

Harry: Airlines have made it possible for anyone to travel around the world in much less time than was formerly possi...

Julie-V August 19, 2019

Stimulus Breakdown

Hi LSAT Max. Can you explain this one? Thanks!

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Ravi August 19, 2019

@Julie-V,

Happy to help.

In the stimulus, Harry is stating that people can go around the world
much more quickly than they used to be able to. Judith disagrees, as
she says that many flights are too expensive for lots of people.

Harry is simply stating that going around the world is much faster
now, and Judith is disagreeing with Harry's use of the word "anyone,"
as she is saying that not everyone can do this. Harry is saying it's
physically possible for anyone to do it, but Judith is saying that
it's not practically possible for anyone, which is how she was
interpreting his claim.

We're asked with choosing the answer choice that correctly states how
Judith was interpreting Harry's statement.

(E) says, "anyone can afford to travel long distances by air"

This is precisely how Judith was interpreting Harry's statement. She
was interpreting the word "anyone" in a literal sense and to arguing
that not anyone can do it because of cost. Harry was just saying that
it's technically possible for anyone to do it.

Does this make sense? Let us know if you have any other questions!