English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningData Sufficiency
Directions: The below mentioned question is to be answered using the statements I and II given below. You have to determine the statement(s) which is/are sufficient to answer the question and mark the option accordingly. 8 persons viz. B,D,K,F,H,J,L and N are standing in a linear row facing towards the north. What is the position of H from the right end, if number of persons between H and E are 2? Statement I : F is
Options
- AIf the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question
- BIf the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
- CIf the data in statements I and II is necessary to answer the question
- DIf the data in statements I and II is not sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer
D. If the data in statements I and II is not sufficient to answer the question
Step-by-step solution
Checking statement I: Statement I: F is second to the left of G, who is on the immediate right of H. No person stands between J and B. B is second to the left of E. Case-1 Persons J/ B J/ E F H G Case-2 Persons B J E F H G Thus we cannot determine whether H is third or second from right end. Hence data in statement I is not sufficient. Checking statement II: Statement II: E is third to the right of B. J is not an immediate neighbor of L. F and L are not adjacent. H is on the immediate right of F. Case-1 Persons B E