Question

What is the average speed of a Volvo bus traveling a distance of 500 kms between Bangalore and Hyderabad?
A. The bus travels at an average speed of 60 kmph during the first five hours of the journey
B. The bus covers the last 150 kms in 3 hours

• 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. Each statement alone is sufficient
• D. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
• E. Statement (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

Answer 1

The correct option is D BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

Option (e)

From statement A, we know the time taken to cover the first 300 kms. From statement B, we know the time taken to cover the last 150 kms. But neither of the statements provides any information about the time taken to cover the 50 kms in between.