LSAT Inference from Passages 3

Question 1

A passage states that an author publishes only when confident in her research, and that her latest book was published last spring. What can most safely be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The author was confident in her research for the latest book

Answer

Given her stated policy, the fact that she published implies she was confident in that particular work.

Question 2

A passage notes that a pharmaceutical company spent more on marketing than on research last year. Which inference is most directly supported?

Accepted Answer

The company prioritized promotion over drug development that year

Answer

The spending ratio directly implies where the company placed its resource priorities in that fiscal year.

Question 3

A passage describes a town where library usage dropped significantly after a new streaming service launched. What inference is most warranted?

Accepted Answer

Some people who previously used libraries now use the streaming service instead

Answer

The timing and correlation suggest some users switched from library to streaming service, though full displacement is not established.

Question 4

A passage asserts: 'Politicians who accept donations from industry groups tend to vote in favor of those groups' interests.' Senator X voted against an industry regulation. What can be inferred if Senator X received donations from that industry?

Accepted Answer

Senator X's vote is consistent with the pattern described

Answer

The senator's vote aligns with the passage's stated tendency, making the vote consistent with, though not proof of, the pattern.

Question 5

A passage explains that a region experiences drought whenever La Niña conditions persist for more than three months, and notes La Niña has now lasted four months. What follows?

Accepted Answer

The region is currently experiencing drought

Answer

Since the conditions for drought have been met according to the stated rule, drought must be occurring in that region.

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LSAT Inference from Passages 3