LSAT 133 – Section 2 – Question 08

LSAT 133 - Section 2 - Question 08

June 2011

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PT133 S2 Q08
+LR
+Exp
Resolve reconcile or explain +RRE
A
0%
128
B
0%
155
C
0%
156
D
99%
165
E
0%
159
120
120
126
 +Easiest 147.633 +SubsectionMedium

Engineers are investigating the suitability of Wantastiquet Pass as the site of a new bridge. Because one concern is whether erosion could eventually weaken the bridge’s foundations, they contracted for two reports on erosion in the region. Although both reports are accurate, one claims that the region suffers relatively little erosion, while the other claims that regional erosion is heavy and a cause for concern.

"Surprising" Phenomenon
How can a report claiming erosion is light and a report claiming erosion is heavy both be accurate?

Objective
Any hypothesis resolving this discrepancy must state a difference between the two reports that explains how they can both be correct. This difference will not question the accuracy of either study, but will allow for erosion to be both heavy and relatively light in this region.

A
Neither report presents an extensive chemical analysis of the soil in the region.
This speaks to the reports’ methodologies without reconciling their different results. The author states that both reports are accurate, so the validity of their conclusions is not in question.
B
Both reports include computer-enhanced satellite photographs.
This speaks to the reports’ methodologies without reconciling their different results. Both reports are accurate, whether or not they include satellite photographs.
C
One report was prepared by scientists from a university, while the other report was prepared by scientists from a private consulting firm.
This refers to the people who produced the reports without addressing their findings. It does not explain how their conclusions can be simultaneously accurate.
D
One report focuses on regional topsoil erosion, while the other report focuses on riverbank erosion resulting from seasonal floods.
This explains why both reports can be accurate. They studied different types of erosion, so their results are not in conflict.
E
One report cost nearly twice as much to prepare as did the other report.
This speaks to the resources used to prepare the reports without addressing their findings. Both reports are accurate, regardless of their cost.

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