Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1753

Question: Directions: Each question below is followed by two statements I and II. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and give answer.

[United India Insurance (AO) 2013] What is the salary of B, in a group of A, B, C and D whose average salary is Rs. 62880? I. Total of the salary of A and C is exact multiple of 8. II. Average of the salary of A, C and D is Rs. 61665.

Options:

A) If the statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question but the statement II alone is not sufficient

B) If the statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question but the statement I alone is not sufficient

C) If both statements I and II together are needed to answer the question

D) If either the statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question

E) If you cannot get the answer from the statements I and II together but need even more data

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ A+B+C+D=Rs.(4\times 62880) $ From statement II, $ A+C+D=Rs.(3\times 61665) $

$ \therefore $ B’s salary $ =(A+B+C+D) $ ’s salary $ -(A+C+D)’s $ salary Hence, only statement II is sufficient.