Question

What is the cost of the laying carpet in a rectangular hall?
(1) Cost of the carpet is Rs 450 per square metre.
(2) Perimeter of the hall is 50 metres

• 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. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient

∵∵ Total cost = Area of floor ×× Cost of carpet per square metre.
∴∴ Both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question.