Question

If $8A+9C+2D+3I=106$, then what is the value of I?
(1) $6A+4C-16D-4E=48$
(2) $24C-131=28$

• A. Statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
• B. Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
• C. Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
• D. Statement (1) and (2) together are not sufficient.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statement (1) and (2) together are not sufficient.

Both statements together are insufficient because the no. of unknown variables is more than the no. of equations.