Question

    Each of the questions below consists of a question and three statements numbered I, II and III given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in all the three statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer –

    In an institute employing managers, observers and

    assistants, what is the monthly salary of an assistant? I. Each observer gets Rs 16,000 per month more than an assistant. II. An observer and an assistant together get Rs 42,000 per month. III. The total salary per month of a manager and an observer is Rs 76,000.
    A Either I or II and III are sufficient Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I and II are sufficient Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Any two of I, II and III are sufficient Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All I, II and III are necessary to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The question cannot be answered even with all I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    From statement I, Observer = Assistant + Rs. 16,000 .....(i) From statement II, Observer + Assistant = Rs. 42,000 ....(ii) From statement III, Manager + Observer = Rs. 76,000 .....(iii) We can find the salary of an assistant from equations (i) and (ii) only.

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