I picked A, but after thinking about it I realized, "if AC wasn't the only significant drain on the power grid, why aren't there blackouts constantly?"
I feel like B doesn't necessarily explain the stimulus (even though it's definitely the best choice here). Even if most AC use is by businesses/factories, couldn't it still be true that the (smaller) amount of residential use is what's overloading the system? What am I doing here that's going about this question wrong?
I have to admit, compared to all other question types so far, this one has been the toughest for me. We are repeatedly advised not to make assumptions, yet disregarding information that has been cemented in our minds is difficult.
I was conflicted between A and B because with B, my question was: what if there are only two small factories and two small businesses that, say, use up the amount of electricity that ten homes would and there are ten thousand homes in the region?
But the second I looked back at answer choice B I realized I was heavily overthinking it lol, it literally tells you that businesses use air conditioning the most.
I felt like A was trying to deepen/add onto the phenomenon which is what we are told to be aware of with wrong answers, which is why I leaned toward more to B which also kept air conditioning as my central point.
For this question type when we are resolving the discrepancy or other types of RREs, where do we draw the line between bringing in outside assumptions vs relying on the world of the stimulus? Are we only allowed to bring in five assumptions (aka the five answer choices)?
I get why (B) is right; I chose (A) because the assumption did make sense as other items could hog the electrical grid. Also, the passage didn't say air conditioning was the only strain on the electrical grid. So the causal relationship wasn't that strong imo. Anyways, would appreciate clarity on the point about bringing in assumptions. Thanks.
Picked B over A because it would provide more support for resolving the disparity if true over A. (Most AC use is from businesses vs. Not the only significant factor [conceding it's still significant])
My additional rationale for not choosing answer choice A:
the period during which the discrepancy is occurring is during the record breaking heat wave. Other significant drains on the electrical grid presumably happen regardless of whether there is a heat wave or not.
The stimulus is saying that during the record breaking heat wave, increase in AC usage is what caused the electrical grid to overload, causing blackouts to occur.
I think AC 'B' most accurately accounts for that discrepancy.
For the 'resolve' question stem, should we look at our answers differently in the sense, "oh, this would fix this problem" or should we look at the stem the same as an 'explain' question. Not sure if I am making sense or not, but please help if you understand my thought process.
Didn't pay attention to the "But even if this request is heeded". Womp womp.
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bro what?
BRUHHHHHH
I was doing soooo well until this question :(. got it on blind review though! just have to read more carefully
I picked A, but after thinking about it I realized, "if AC wasn't the only significant drain on the power grid, why aren't there blackouts constantly?"
I feel like B doesn't necessarily explain the stimulus (even though it's definitely the best choice here). Even if most AC use is by businesses/factories, couldn't it still be true that the (smaller) amount of residential use is what's overloading the system? What am I doing here that's going about this question wrong?
I got this in 1 second!!!!
I have to admit, compared to all other question types so far, this one has been the toughest for me. We are repeatedly advised not to make assumptions, yet disregarding information that has been cemented in our minds is difficult.
I was conflicted between A and B because with B, my question was: what if there are only two small factories and two small businesses that, say, use up the amount of electricity that ten homes would and there are ten thousand homes in the region?
But the second I looked back at answer choice B I realized I was heavily overthinking it lol, it literally tells you that businesses use air conditioning the most.
I've been doing my best ever on these questions! I also remember this tricky (evil) 'heat wave abates' from foundations.
I felt like A was trying to deepen/add onto the phenomenon which is what we are told to be aware of with wrong answers, which is why I leaned toward more to B which also kept air conditioning as my central point.
For this question type when we are resolving the discrepancy or other types of RREs, where do we draw the line between bringing in outside assumptions vs relying on the world of the stimulus? Are we only allowed to bring in five assumptions (aka the five answer choices)?
I get why (B) is right; I chose (A) because the assumption did make sense as other items could hog the electrical grid. Also, the passage didn't say air conditioning was the only strain on the electrical grid. So the causal relationship wasn't that strong imo. Anyways, would appreciate clarity on the point about bringing in assumptions. Thanks.
Picked B over A because it would provide more support for resolving the disparity if true over A. (Most AC use is from businesses vs. Not the only significant factor [conceding it's still significant])
I'm not doing well in this section guys...
I hate these questions!
Grrr... can't believe I fell for 'A.' I've been trying to decide answers more quickly and then immediately meet the consequence. Tough to balance.
I hate you so much LSAT!!!!!!!
fell for the A trap
My additional rationale for not choosing answer choice A:
the period during which the discrepancy is occurring is during the record breaking heat wave. Other significant drains on the electrical grid presumably happen regardless of whether there is a heat wave or not.
The stimulus is saying that during the record breaking heat wave, increase in AC usage is what caused the electrical grid to overload, causing blackouts to occur.
I think AC 'B' most accurately accounts for that discrepancy.
For the 'resolve' question stem, should we look at our answers differently in the sense, "oh, this would fix this problem" or should we look at the stem the same as an 'explain' question. Not sure if I am making sense or not, but please help if you understand my thought process.
B is the correct answer disguised as a bad answer.
i genuinely never know when to trust my gut because of this
i hate this.
I always get level 1-2 wrong but this level 4 was easy for me. wtf.
Kick rocks LSAT writers.
Didn't pay attention to the "But even if this request is heeded". Womp womp.