Question

    The question given below consists of 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. Read all the statements and give answer.

    Five persons M, N, O, P and Q, who all are of different heights. Who among the following is the shortest?

    Statement I: N is shorter than only one person. O is taller than both P and Q. M is taller than P.

    Statement II: Q is taller than only two persons. P is taller than N but shorter than O. N is not the shortest.

    A The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    From statement I: N is shorter than only one person. O is taller than both P and Q. M is taller than P. No proper information is given. From statement II: Q is taller than only two persons. P is taller than N but shorter than O. N is not the shortest. O > P > Q > N > M.

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