LSAT Explanation PT 41, S3, Q2: Although Samantha likes both oolong and

LSAT Question Stem

If the statements above are true, each of the following could be true EXCEPT: 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Must Be False question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is E. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

This problem is a "Must Be False" question, which means we are looking for the answer choice that cannot be true based on the given information in the passage.

Passage Summary:

Samantha likes both oolong (O) and green tea (G), but none of her friends like both. However, all of her friends like black tea (B).

Let's break down the passage into logical statements:

1. S -> (O & G)

2. F -> (O -> /G) & (G -> /O)

3. F -> B

Now, let's analyze each answer choice to determine which one cannot be true:

Answer choice (A): Samantha likes black tea.

This statement is not disproven by the passage. We do not have any information about Samantha's preference for black tea. So, this answer choice could be true.

Answer choice (B): None of Samantha's friends likes green tea.

The passage only states that none of her friends like both green and oolong tea. It is possible that some or all of her friends like green tea or oolong tea, but not both. So, this answer choice could be true.

Answer choice (C): Samantha's friends like exactly the same kinds of tea as each other.

The passage does not provide any information that prevents Samantha's friends from having the same tea preferences as each other. It only states that they cannot have the same preferences as Samantha. So, this answer choice could be true.

Answer choice (D): One of Samantha's friends likes neither oolong nor green tea.

The passage only states that none of her friends like both green and oolong tea. It is possible that one of her friends does not like either green or oolong tea. So, this answer choice could be true.

Answer choice (E): One of Samantha's friends likes all the kinds of teas that Samantha likes.

This is the correct answer choice because it cannot be true based on the passage. Since Samantha likes both green and oolong tea, and none of her friends like both, it is impossible for any of her friends to have the exact same tea preferences as Samantha.

In summary, answer choice (E) is the one that must be false based on the information provided in the passage.