The question is given below followed by two statements (I) and (II), each…
2023
The question is given below followed by two statements (I) and (II), each containing some information. Decide which of the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Which item amongst U, V, W, X and Y is the heaviest? Statements: (I) U is heavier than V but Y is not the heaviest. (II) W is heavier than U but X is not the heaviest.
- A.
The statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
- B.
The statement (II) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
- C.
Both the statements (I) and (II) together are necessary to answer the question.
- D.
Both the statements (I) and (II) together are not sufficient to answer the question.
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Correct answer: C
From (I): U > V, and Y is not heaviest. This still leaves U, W, X as possible heaviest — not enough to decide. So (I) alone is insufficient.
From (II): W > U, and X is not heaviest. This still leaves W, V, Y as possible heaviest — not enough to decide. So (II) alone is insufficient.
Using both: combine → W > U > V, and X and Y are not heaviest. That leaves only W, U, V as candidates; since W > U > V, W must be the heaviest. Thus both statements together are sufficient.