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A bookshelf has 4 sections. History books go in section 1 or 2. Science books go in section 3 or 4. Fiction books can go anywhere. There are 2 history, 2 science, and 2 fiction books. Each section gets at most 2 books. If section 1 has both history books, which must be true?

A Section 2 is empty
B Section 2 has fiction books
C Fiction books are in sections 2 and 3
D Section 2 could be empty or could have fiction

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Section 1: 2 history (full). Science in 3 or 4 (2 books in 2 sections, possibly split). Fiction goes anywhere remaining. Section 2 is open for fiction or could be empty if fiction goes to 3 and/or 4.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A bookshelf has 4 sections. History books go in section 1 or 2. Science books go in section 3 or 4. Fiction books can go anywhere. There are 2 history, 2 science, and 2 fiction books. Each section gets at most 2 books. If section 1 has both history books, which must be true?" is Option D: Section 2 could be empty or could have fiction.

The other options — A) Section 2 is empty, B) Section 2 has fiction books, C) Fiction books are in sections 2 and 3 — are incorrect for this LSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Section 1: 2 history (full). Science in 3 or 4 (2 books in 2 sections, possibly split). Fiction goes anywhere remaining. Section 2 is open for fiction or could be empty if fiction goes to 3 and/or 4.

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