Question

Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. Decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the questions. Read both the statements and mark the appropriate option.

Are M, S and N in a straight line?

I. N is 6 metres East of M. O is 4 metres North of N. T is 3 metres West of O and S is 4 metres South of T.
II. P is 6 metres North of M. Q is exactly in the middle of P and M. R is 3 metres east of Q. S is 3 metres South of R. N is 3 metres East of S.

• A. 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. 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. Data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
• D. Data in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
• E. Data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

From Statement I,

M, S and N are in a straight line.

From statement II,

M, S and N are in a straight line.