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Verbal Reasoning · Q39

Data Sufficiency

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 39

Q39

Question : Manoj, Prabhakar, Akash and Kamal are four friends. Who among them is the heaviest ? Statements : I. Prabhakar is heavier than Manoj and Kamal but lighter than Akash. II. Manoj is lighter than Prabhakar and Akash but heavier than Kamal.

A.
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
Answer
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
E.
Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
From I, we have: P > M, P > K, A > P.
Thus, A > P > M > K or A > P > K > M. So, Akash is the heaviest.
From II, we have: P > M, A > M, M > K.
Thus, A > P > M > K or P > A > M > K. So, either Akash or Prabhakar is the heaviest.