November 2019 LSAT Section 2 Question 19

Although the slightest difference in shades of paint is noticeable, it is pointless to spend much time trying to matc...

Maria-Marin on June 1, 2020

Helpppp

I don't understand the difference between A and E. Because although I read the explanation, I don't get why E does not match the logic, since I think that it says that the action is not worthy because it'll be unnoticed. I understand the logic behind A but don't get why E is wrong and the difference among these two Please helpppp

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shunhe on June 2, 2020

Hi @Maria-Marin,

Thanks for the question! So the problem with (E) lies in the premises. First of all, in the stimulus, there’s something that might spur us to do something perfectly that people might notice—the difference in the shades of paint. This is copied in (A), where a bike is most comfortable to ride when the wheels are perfectly aligned. But the opposite happens in (E), where we’re told that a dress will hang unevenly, but most people WON’T notice. In other words, something might suggest to us to do something imperfectly.

Also, in the stimulus and in (A), there’s a mention of the passage of time. Paint fades in months, or a bike’s wheel gets out of position. But this kind of changing over time isn’t mentioned in (E). While these changes are subtle, remember that on the LSAT, we need to look for the best answer, and these differences make (A) a better choice than (E).

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask any other questions that you might have.