Logical Reasoning · Question Type
Resolve the Paradox Questions
Reconcile two apparently conflicting facts.
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38 free practice questions
Paradox questions present two facts that seem to conflict and ask which choice explains how both can be true. The credited answer preserves both facts and dissolves the tension.
Strategy for Resolve the Paradox questions
- Articulate the paradox in your own words before scanning answers.
- Reject any answer that contradicts either fact in the stimulus.
- The correct answer usually introduces a distinguishing factor between the two situations.
How this type shows up on the 2026 LSAT
Resolve the Paradox questions appear on both scored Logical Reasoning sections. With LR now contributing roughly two-thirds of your scaled score, mastering high-frequency types like this one is one of the highest-ROI activities in LSAT prep. Slot dedicated resolve the paradox drills into a structured 12-week LSAT roadmap, then benchmark your gains inside a full LR practice test or a complete timed test-day simulation.