Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1164

Question: Directions: Each of the questions given below, consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer. [IBPS (PO/MT) 2011]

What is the product of X and Y? I. $ Y=X-28 $ II. $ -42-12=X $

Options:

A) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question

B) If the data in statement-II alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question

C) If the data in statement I alone or in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question

D) If the data in both the statements I and II is not sufficient to answer the question

E) If the data in both the statements I and II together is necessary to answer the question

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Answer:

Correct Answer: E

Solution:

  • From both statements, $ X-42-12 $
    $ \Rightarrow $ $ X=-54 $ $ Y-54-28=-82 $ Hence, product of $ X $ and $ Y=-,54\times -82=4428 $