Question

The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.

Five persons L, N, O, P and Q, who all are of different weights. Who among the following is the lightest?

Statement I: N is lighter than only one person. O is heavier than both P and Q. L is heavier than P.

Statement II: Q is heavier than only two persons. P is heavier than N but lighter than O. N is not the lightest.

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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

From statement I: N is lighter than only one person. O is heavier than both P and Q. L is heavier than F. No proper information is given. From statement II: Q is heavier than only two persons. P is heavier than N but lighter than O. N is not the lightest. O > P > Q > N > L.

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