Watch expert LSAT tutor, Stefan Maisnier, demonstrate how to identify and highlight the "problem" presented in a given Logical Reasoning prompt as the de facto conclusion of the scenario to help proactively predict what might help resolve the discrepancy presented using Question 5 from Section 2 of LSAT PrepTest 158. By watching this demonstration that uses free official resources from lawhub.lsac.org, you will learn how to execute a similar style of evaluation using the available interface highlighting tools for resolve the problem or paradox task Logical Reasoning questions on future practice or official LSAT exams.

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LSAC LawHub LSAT PrepTest 158 Logical Reasoning Section 2, Question 5:

On the plains where it lives, an individual zebra stands out because of its black-and-white stripes, which contrast with the green or brown of the surrounding vegetation. Yet zebras are a prey species, and the lions that hunt them can see the stripes clearly. It seems surprising that zebras would survive with such vivid markings.

5. Which one of the following, if true, most adequately resolves the problem raised above?

A) Because the vegetation on the open plains changes from green to brown as the season changes from wet to dry, true camouflage would have to change according to the seasons.
B) Zebras are able to judge from the demeanor of lions they see in the vicinity whether or not those lions are preparing to hunt, and the zebras ignore the lions that are not.
C) Lions that hunt zebras are themselves colored in a way that blends in with the brown color of dry vegetation, so that in the dry season, when prey is scarce, the lions can creep up on their prey to within a distance from which the lions have a favorable chance of succeeding in the hunt.
D) When lions hunt, the whole pride shares in the food obtained when a prey animal is successfully brough down by one of the hunting lions.
E) When zebras run in a group, as they generally do in response to danger, the stripe markings make it difficult for a predator pursuing a single individual to discern its outline. (Correct)