Question

Consider the following statements regarding the purity of bullion:

1) The purity of bullion is measured in carats.

2) The higher the carat value, the more impurities are present in the bullion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Both are partially correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Statement 1 is incorrect as the purity of bullion is measured in fineness or millesimal fineness, not in carats. Statement 2 is also incorrect as the higher the carat value, the purer the gold, and not the other way around.

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