PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 12
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Summary
The content provides a detailed walkthrough of how to approach and solve an inference question on the LSAT, using a specific question as an example to illustrate the process of cataloging information and selecting the correct answer based on the information provided.
- Inference questions require cataloging given information and finding an answer that can be proven with that information.
- The example question involves analyzing sales data of books and cookbooks, highlighting a record number of sales, a shift in the target audience, and the global availability of a specific cookbook.
- The correct answer choice (A) is identified through logical deduction, proving that last year saw more cookbooks sold not intended for beginners than in any previous year.
- Other answer choices are systematically evaluated and dismissed based on the information provided, demonstrating the importance of careful analysis and understanding of the question's context.
- The explanation emphasizes the necessity of focusing only on information given and avoiding assumptions or extrapolations beyond the provided facts.
Chapters
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Understanding Inference Questions
00:18
Cataloging Information
00:55
Identifying the Correct Answer
01:55
Evaluating Incorrect Answers