Quantitative Aptitude Ques 844

Question: .

Directions: Each of the questions 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 are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer. [BOI (PO) 2010] What is Sonu’s monthly income? I. Rita’s monthly income is Rs. 5000 more than Sonu’s monthly income. II. Sonu’s monthly income is Rs. 8000 more than Sohan’s monthly income.

Options:

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • From both statements, Rita = Sonu + 5000 Sonu = Sohan + 8000 Two equations and three unknowns. So, the data in both the statements I and II are not sufficient to answer the question.