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Verbal Reasoning · Q77

Data Sufficiency

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 77

Q77

Question : Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them ? Statements : I. N earns more than M and P but less than only D. II. M earns more than P who earns less than K.

A.
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B.
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C.
Either I or II is sufficient
D.
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Answer
E.
Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
From I, we have: N > M, N > P, D > N. Thus, we have: D > N > M > P or D>N> P>M.
But, from II, M earns more than P i.e. D > N > M > P. Also, since P earns less than K and N earns less than only D, so we have: D>N>K>M>P or D>N>M> K > P.
Hence, either K or M earns more than only the least earner i.e. P.