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. Seven cars namely A to G is parked in a row, but not necessarily in the same order and the distance between adjacent cars is equal. Consider all cars parked towards north direction. Which among the following
Options
- AThe data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are
- BThe data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are
- CThe data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
- DThe data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are
Step-by-step solution
Statement I: Car C is parked to the immediate left of Car G. Only one car is parked between Car F and Car C. Three cars are parked between Car F and Car A, which is not parked at any of the extreme ends. North Direction Case-1 F C G A Case-2 F C G A Case-3 A C G F Case-4 A C G F Based on given statements, there are 4 cases are possible. Hence Statement-I is not sufficient Statement II: Four cars are parked between Car B and Car E. Two cars are parked between Car A and Car B, which is not parked at any of the extrem