English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningData Sufficiency
Directions: Each of the following 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. 7 books namely Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5, Book 6 and Book 7 are of different weights. Find the second lightest book? Statement I : Book 1 is heavier than Book 4, which is just lighter than Book 3
Options
- AIf the data in statement I is sufficient to answer the question.
- BIf the data in statement II is sufficient to answer the question.
- CIf the data in either statement I or statement II is sufficient to answer the question.
- DIf the data in both statement I and statement II is necessary to answer the question.
Correct answer
D. If the data in both statement I and statement II is necessary to answer the question.
Step-by-step solution
7 books namely Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5, Book 6 and Book 7 are of different weights. Find the second lightest book? Statement I: Book 1 is heavier than Book 4, which is just lighter than Book 3. Book 2 is not the lightest. Book 5 is just heavier than Book 3. Statement II: Book 3 is heavier than only two books. Book 7 is just heavier than Book 1, which is heavier than Book 4. Book 4 is lighter than Book 3. Checking statement I: Following arrangement can be prepared with the given hints: Book 1 > Book 5