LSAT Explanation PT 33, S1, Q16: Notice to subscribers: In order for

LSAT Question Stem

If The Daily Gazette denies each of the following subscriber's requests, each of the denials could be justified solely on the basis of the policy stated above EXCEPT: 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Principle (Misc) question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is C. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

First, let's analyze the passage and summarize the policies mentioned. The Daily Gazette has the following policies:

1. Subscribers are billed for home delivery every four weeks, in advance.

2. If a subscriber does not receive delivery, they should call promptly to receive a replacement copy.

3. Credit can be given only if the missed copy is reported within 24 hours and if a replacement copy is unavailable.

4. Request for temporary nondelivery must be made at least three days prior to the first day on which delivery is to stop.

5. No subscription will be canceled unless the subscriber explicitly requests the cancellation beforehand and in writing.

Now, let's look at the question type: Principle (Misc). It asks us to identify the denial that could NOT be justified based on the policies stated above.

Let's go through each answer choice:

a) Mr. Rathanan did not send in his advance payment two weeks ago; he states that his inaction was intended as cancellation and requests that he not be charged for the past two weeks of delivery of The Daily Gazette.

This denial could be justified because Mr. Rathanan did not follow the policy for canceling a subscription. He was required to submit a written cancellation request beforehand, which he did not do.

b) Dr. Broder called The Daily Gazette Monday morning to report that her Sunday edition had not been delivered; she requests credit instead of the offered replacement copy.

This denial could be justified because Dr. Broder is requesting credit even though a replacement copy is available. According to the policy, credit can only be given if a replacement copy is unavailable.

c) The Daily Gazette was delivered to Ms. Herrera during her one-week vacation even though she called on a Wednesday to stop delivery the following Monday for the entire week; she requests credit for the full week's delivery.

This denial could NOT be justified based on the policies stated above. Ms. Herrera followed the policy for requesting temporary nondelivery by making her request at least three days prior to the first day on which delivery was to stop. Since she followed the policy, she should not be charged for the papers delivered during her vacation.

d) Although Ms. Jackson telephoned The Daily Gazette at the beginning of June requesting that her subscription be canceled on June 30, delivery was continued until July 3 when she called to complain; she requests that she not be charged for the papers delivered in July.

This denial could be justified because Ms. Jackson did not follow the policy for canceling a subscription. She was required to submit a written cancellation request beforehand, which she did not do.

e) Ms. Silverman was out of town on Sunday and Monday and when she returned on Tuesday she found that her Sunday edition had not been delivered; she called The Daily Gazette on Tuesday afternoon requesting credit for the undelivered copy.

This denial could be justified because Ms. Silverman did not report the missed copy within 24 hours, as required by the policy.

Based on the analysis of each answer choice, the correct answer is C, as the denial of Ms. Herrera's request could not be justified solely on the basis of the policies stated above.