What is the two-digit positive number? I. Sum of the two digits of the number is 8. II. Sum of the two digits is 3 more than the higher digit.
A) If the data in statement I alone is 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 is 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
Correct Answer: E
$ \therefore $ $ y=5 $ [from statement I] Thus, both the statements are needed to find the number (53 or 3 5).