Question

A, K, M and P are 4 friends. Who among them is the heaviest?

Statement I: P is heavier than M and K but lighter than A.

Statement II: M is lighter than P and A but heavier than K.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question

From I, we have: P $>$ M, P $>$ K, A $>$ P.

Thus, A $>$ P $>$ M $>$ K or A $>$ P $>$ K $>$ M (Here, A is heaviest certainly).

From II, we have: P $>$ M, A $>$ M, M $>$ K.

Thus, A $>$ P $>$ M $>$ K or P $>$ A $>$ M $>$ K (Here, we cannot say who among A and P is the heaviest).