Question

Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them?
I) N earns more than M and P but less than D.
II) M earns more than P who earns less than K.

• A. If 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
• B. If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are riot 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 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 D If the data in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

The question asks for the second lowest earner.
Using both the statements, a relative relationship between the 5 can be established. However, we can't determine the position of K on an absolute scale. No information is given if K earns more or less than anyone but P. Hence the data in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.