LSAT Explanation PT 40, S1, Q2: Advertisement: The pride the people at

LSAT Question Stem

The advertisement proceeds by 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Method of Reasoning question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is B. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

Let's first analyze the argument in the passage. The passage is an advertisement that presents an argument with the following structure:

Premise 1: Austin Stables takes pride in their work and produces more winning racehorses than any other stable.

Premise 2: Barr Motor Company has a similar tradition of pride as Austin Stables.

Conclusion: Barr Motor Company can be relied on to produce more winning automobiles than its competitors.

The question type is Method of Reasoning (MOR), which asks us to identify the method used by the advertisement to reach its conclusion. Now, let's discuss each answer choice:

A) This answer choice is incorrect because the passage never mentions anything about repeat customers. The argument is focused on the tradition of pride and its relation to success.

B) This is the correct answer. The advertisement uses an analogy between Barr Motor Company and Austin Stables to reach the conclusion that Barr Motor Company is superior (or better) than its competitors in producing winning automobiles. The analogy is based on the shared tradition of pride between the two companies.

C) This answer choice is incorrect because the passage does not prove that Barr Motor Company has a long-standing tradition of pride. Instead, it simply states that Barr has a similar tradition of pride as Austin Stables. The focus of the argument is on the success of the company, not on proving the existence of the tradition of pride.

D) This answer choice is incorrect because the passage does not understate the role of pride in Austin Stables' success. In fact, the advertisement claims that the pride of Austin Stables is the reason for their success in producing winning racehorses.

E) This answer choice is incorrect because the passage does not make a comparison between the age of Barr Motor Company's tradition of pride and that of Austin Stables. The focus is on the similarity of the traditions and their relation to success.

In summary, the correct answer is B, as the advertisement uses an analogy between Barr Motor Company and Austin Stables to reach the conclusion that Barr Motor Company is superior to its competitors in producing winning automobiles.