Among five friends---P, Q, R, S and T each of a different height, who is the second tallest? I. T is taller than S and Q. Q is shorter than S. II. R is taller than T. P is not the tallest.

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

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If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question

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If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

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If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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Solution

The correct option is C
If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

From Statement I, T $>$ S $>$ Q From Statement II, R $>$ T From both the Statements, R $>$ T $>$ S $>$ Q But height of P is not clear. Thus, second tallest friend cannot be determined.

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Among five friends---P, Q, R, S and T each of a different height, who is the second tallest? I. T is taller than S and Q. Q is shorter than S. II. R is taller than T. P is not the tallest.

The correct option is C If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question From Statement I, T > S > Q From Statement II, R > T From both the Statements, R>T>S>Q But height of P is not clear. Thus, second tallest friend cannot be determined.