December 1991 LSAT Section 4 Question 5

The high cost of production is severely limiting which operas are available to the public. These costs necessitate re...

JackM on February 28, 2023

The Correct Answer

Can someone explain. I knew it was correct but its so hard to understand. Without the support of large companies, the opera companies can't afford to support any but the most famous operas?? I would think then without it, the opera companies can produce or support less famous operas, as the stimulus said, through the box office.

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Emil-Kunkin on March 4, 2023

Hi, we are looking to weaken the idea that cutting reliance on large sponsors will enable the public to see less famous operas. The right answer does exactly that by telling us that if we got rid of large sponsors, then we would only be able to produce the most famous operas. C, if true, sets up a catch 22- if we rely on sponsors, they will choose to only produce big operas. If we do not rely on sponsors, then we will only be able to afford to produce big operas. This undermines the idea that reducing sponsors will enable people to see less famous operas.