Diagram

[ptraye]

Could someone show a good diagram for this game? I don't think there are many inferences because there are many "If" questions.

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

There are many inferences to be had, but they relate mostly to the numerical distributions. We know that the gerbils and hamsters will be in cages W and X. We also know that the snakes and lizards will be in cages Y and Z. Since each cage has exactly 2, 4, or 6 pets, we can limit the numerical distributions pretty quickly.

The gerbils and hamsters will have 4 pets in one cage and 2 pets in another. Since we cannot place only hamsters or only gerbils into a cage, we'll end up with 2 gerbils and 2 hamsters in one cage and 1 gerbil and 1 hamster in the other.

The snakes and lizards are slightly more flexible, but we'll have one cage with at least 2 snakes and 2 lizards, another cage with at least 1 snake and 1 lizard, with two more snakes to place in either cage.

[ptraye]

How do you know the G, H will be 2(GH), and 4 (GGHH)? Could the gerbils and hamsters be 3 (GGH), and 3 (HHG)?

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

Doesn't each cage need to be assigned exactly 2, 4, or 6 animals? Your hypothetical would put 3 animals in each cage, right?

[ptraye]

you're right. that hypothetical wouldn't work.

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

Keep up the good work! That sort of thinking (and questioning) will really help as you develop instincts as to how the LSAT tries to throw you off course!

[matthew.mainen]

Can someone say some words about how this game relates to the more recent games? how relevant is it?

[mrsam723]

I came up with this diagram. I leaves only g,h,sss,l instead of all 14.
H G
(2,4) x:H G
(4,2) w:H G
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S S S L
(2,4,6) y: S L
(6,4,2) z: S L