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To find the present age of Rishi, which statements can be dispensed.
I. In ten years,Richard will be twice as old as Rishi was 10 years ago.
II. Richard is now 9 years older than Rishi.
III. Five years ago, Rishi was 9 years younger than Richard.

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Only II
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Only III
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Either I or II
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None of the three statements can be dispensed with
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Solution

The correct option is A Either I or II
There are 2 unkown variables, Rishi's age x and Richard's age y.
Each of the following statements give relation between x and y.

Statement I says: y+10=2x.
Statement II says: y=x+9

Statement III says: y5=(x5)+9= Statement II.
To solve for 2 unknown we require 2 equations.

Since, Statement II and Statement III are equivalent , either can be dispensed with.

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