@ I also picked D, but after reading the explanation that the 7sage tutor gave, it makes more sense.
Essentially, the biologist says /F --> /K (if no forest, no koalas)
The politician responds with "ok so then F-->K" (if we save the forests, we save koalas)
The contrapositive of the biologist's statement is K-->F (if we save the koalas, we must have saved the forest), so the politician is making assumptions that are not in line with the biologists' statement.
Answer choice D, "deforestation slowed and the koala survives" can be written as F-->K, which is exactly what the politician was getting at! Because the question asks us for an answer that is NOT consistent with the politician's views, we can cross out D.
0
Topics
PT Questions
Select Preptest
You've discovered a premium feature!
Subscribe to unlock everything that 7Sage has to offer.
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you want to get going. Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you can continue!
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you came here to read all the amazing posts from our 300,000+ members. They all have accounts too! Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you’re free to discuss anything!
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you want to give us feedback! Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you’re free to vote on this!
Subscribers can learn all the LSAT secrets.
Happens all the time: now that you've had a taste of the lessons, you just can't stop -- and you don't have to! Click the button.
@ I also picked D, but after reading the explanation that the 7sage tutor gave, it makes more sense.
Essentially, the biologist says /F --> /K (if no forest, no koalas)
The politician responds with "ok so then F-->K" (if we save the forests, we save koalas)
The contrapositive of the biologist's statement is K-->F (if we save the koalas, we must have saved the forest), so the politician is making assumptions that are not in line with the biologists' statement.
Answer choice D, "deforestation slowed and the koala survives" can be written as F-->K, which is exactly what the politician was getting at! Because the question asks us for an answer that is NOT consistent with the politician's views, we can cross out D.