If U is mentioned in chapter 3, which one of the following could be true?

samlhoover on May 14, 2020

Why not E?

Why would B be the correct answer, rather than E? Thank you so much!! (LSAT Dec 2016 Logic Game 2, question 8)

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SamA on May 15, 2020

Hello @samlhoover,

I made three diagrams based on possible placements of T _ _ W.

_ T _ _ W _ _
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

_ _ T _ _ W _
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

_ _ _ T _ _ W
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

If U is to be in chapter three, we know that we must use either diagram 1 or diagram 3. We can also place X next to U.

_ T U X W _ _
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

_ X U T _ _ W
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

If you'll notice, the problem with the first diagram is that it forces W and X into adjacent chapters, which is against the rules. This is why E cannot be true. We must continue with diagram 3. Now we only have to separate S and Z, forcing one of them into chapter 1.

S/Z X U T _ _ W
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

R can be placed in either 5 or 6, making B the correct answer.