LSAT Explanation PT 37, S4, Q7: Hazel: Faster and more accurate order

LSAT Question Stem

Hazel and Max disagree over whether 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Disagree question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is C. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

Let's first break down the passage and analyze the argument structure. Hazel and Max are discussing the potential impact of switching to electronic order processing for their business.

Hazel's argument:

Premise: Faster and more accurate order processing would help their business.

Conclusion: They should process orders electronically rather than manually to increase profits.

Max's argument:

Premise: Most people prefer to interact with human beings when placing orders.

Conclusion: Switching to electronic order processing would make their business appear cold and inhuman, and they would lose money by attracting fewer customers.

The question type for this problem is "Point at Issue," which means we need to identify the point on which Hazel and Max disagree.

Now, let's go through the answer choices:

a) Hazel does claim that electronic order processing is faster and more accurate than manual order processing, but Max doesn't directly refute this point. So, they don't disagree on this.

b) Hazel believes that faster and more accurate order processing would be financially beneficial to their business. Max doesn't directly disagree with the idea that greater efficiency would be beneficial; he just disagrees with the method (electronic processing). So, they don't disagree on this either.

c) This is the correct answer choice. Hazel believes that switching to electronic order processing would be financially beneficial to their business, while Max thinks it would be detrimental due to appearing cold and inhuman to customers.

d) Neither Hazel nor Max discusses an obligation to maximize profits, so we can't determine if they disagree on this point.

e) Max does argue that electronic order processing would appear cold and inhuman to most customers, but we don't know if Hazel agrees or disagrees with this point. She might agree that it appears cold and inhuman but still believe the overall benefits outweigh this drawback. So, we can't say they disagree on this point.

In conclusion, Hazel and Max disagree on whether switching to electronic order processing would be financially beneficial to their business (answer choice C).