LSAT Explanation PT 24, S2, Q2: All people prefer colors that they

LSAT Question Stem

Which one of the following conclusions is most strongly supported by the information in the passage? 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Most Strongly supported question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is D. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

First, let's analyze the passage and summarize the information provided. The passage states that all people prefer colors they can easily distinguish over colors they have difficulty distinguishing. It also states that infants can easily distinguish bright colors but have difficulty distinguishing subtle shades. Furthermore, brightly colored toys for infants sell better than the same toys in subtle shades at the same price.

Now, let's move on to the question. The question type is "Most Strongly Supported" (MSS), which means we need to find the conclusion that is most strongly supported by the information in the passage.

Let's examine each answer choice:

a) Infants prefer bright primary colors to bright secondary colors.

- This answer choice introduces the concepts of primary and secondary colors, which are not mentioned in the passage. We cannot draw this conclusion based on the information provided.

b) Color is the most important factor in determining which toys an infant will prefer to play with.

- This answer choice makes a strong claim about color being the most important factor. The passage does not provide enough information to support this claim.

c) Individual infants do not have strong preferences for one particular bright color over other bright colors.

- The passage does not provide information about individual infants' preferences for specific bright colors. We cannot draw this conclusion based on the information provided.

d) The sales of toys for infants reflect the preferences of infants in at least one respect.

- This answer choice is supported by the passage. The passage states that infants can easily distinguish bright colors, and brightly colored toys sell better than the same toys in subtle shades. This indicates that the sales of toys for infants do reflect the preferences of infants in terms of color.

e) Toy makers study infants to determine what colors the infants can distinguish easily.

- The passage does not provide information about toy makers studying infants. We cannot draw this conclusion based on the information provided.

Based on our analysis, the correct answer is D. The sales of toys for infants reflect the preferences of infants in at least one respect, which is their preference for easily distinguishable colors, such as bright colors.