Question

Two statements numbered I and II given below. Decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question.

Can Ritesh retire from office X in January 2006, with full pension benefits?
I. Ritesh will complete 30 years of service in office X in April 2000 and desires to retire.
II. As per office X rules, an employee has to complete minimum 30 years of service and attain the age of 60. Ritesh has 3 years to complete the age of 60.

• A. 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. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
• C. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient of answer the question.
• D. The data given in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question
• E. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The data given in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question

Statement 2 contains the facts about two conditions to be fulfilled to get the full pension benefits and how long it will take him to turn 60.

Statement 1 contains the facts Ritesh had achieved one of the desired condition to achieve full pension benefits as he will achieve 30 years of service.

Hence Data given in both the statements together is necessary to answer the question.

option D