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Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
What is the total surface area of a cylinder?
Statement I: The ratio of the curved surface area to the total surface area of the cylinder is 2 : 3.
Statement II: If the curved surface of the cylinder is cut along the height and opened into a rectangle, the perimeter of the rectangle will be 116 cm.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Understanding the Problem
To find the total surface area of a cylinder, we need its height (h) and radius (r). The total surface area (TSA) is calculated using the formula:
TSA = 2πr(h + r)
Now, let's analyze the provided statements.
Statement I: Ratio of Curved Surface Area to Total Surface Area
- The ratio of the curved surface area (CSA) to the total surface area (TSA) is given as 2:3.
- This means CSA = (2/3) * TSA.
To express this relationship mathematically:
- CSA = 2πrh
- TSA = 2πr(h + r)
From this ratio, we can derive a relationship between CSA and TSA, but we still need the individual dimensions (h and r) to compute TSA directly. Thus, Statement I alone is not sufficient.
Statement II: Perimeter of the Rectangle from Curved Surface
- When the curved surface of the cylinder is cut and opened into a rectangle, the perimeter is given as 116 cm.
- The perimeter of the rectangle formed is calculated as P = 2(l + b), where l = height (h) and b = circumference (2πr).
- Therefore, we can establish the equation: 2(h + 2πr) = 116.
From this equation, we can derive the values of h and r, but we still need the relationship established in Statement I to find the total surface area accurately. Therefore, Statement II alone is also not sufficient.
Conclusion
Since neither statement alone is sufficient to find the total surface area of the cylinder, we require both statements together to extract the necessary dimensions and calculate TSA accurately.
Thus, the correct answer is option D: both statements together are necessary to answer the question.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
The combined salary of Suman and Reena is Rs. 20,000. Both of them save some amount of their salary and spend the rest. If Suman saves 50% of her salary, what is the amount spent by Reena?
Statement I: The difference between the salary of Suman and Reena is Rs. 4,000.
Statement II: Reena saves an amount equal to the salary of Suman.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Salary Suman + Reena = 20,000
Using Statement I : We do not know whose salary is more.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II:
Savings of Reena = Salary of Suman
So, salary of Reena > Salary of Suman
But we cannot find the savings of Reena
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using both Statement I and II:
Salary (Suman + Reena) = 20,000
Salary (Reena – Suman) = 4,000 (Salary of Reena > Salary of Suman)
Salary of Reena = 12,000 and Salary of Suman = 8,000
Savings of Reena = 8,000
Spent by Reena = 12,000 – 8,000 = 4,000
So, both the statements are together necessary.|
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A, B and C are three pipes in a tank. A and B are outlet pipes and C is an inlet pipe. The ratio of the efficiency of A : B is 3 : 1 and that of B : C is 1 : 2. What is the capacity of the tank?
Statement I : If all three pipes are opened, the water in the tank will decrease at the rate of 30 litres per min.
Statement II : The time taken by C to fill the tank is 60 min less than the time taken by B to empty the tank.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
Ratio of efficiency of A : B : C = 3 : 1 : 2
Let the efficiency of A = 9x, B = 3x and C = 6x
Using Statement I :
When all three pipes are opened
Water level decrease = 6x – 3x – 9x = – 6x
6x = 30 liters per min
x = 5 liters per min
But we cannot find the capacity of the tank.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II :
Ratio of efficiency of B : C = 1 : 2
Ratio of time taken by B : C = 2 : 1

But we cannot find the capacity of the tank.
So, statement II alone is not sufficient.
Using both Statement I and II :
Efficiency of A = 9x, B = 3x and C = 6x
x = 5 litres per min
Time taken by C to fill the tank

Tank capacity = 60 × 5 × 6 = 1800 liters
So, both the statements are together necessary.
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A, B and C invested in a business for 6, 12 and 6 months, respectively. The investment of B was Rs. 5,000 more than the investment of A. What was the profit share of A from a total profit of Rs. 4500?
Statement I: The combined profit share of B and C was 5 times the profit share of A.
Statement II: The investment of C was Rs. 10,000 less than thrice the investment of A.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Let the investment of A = a, B = a + 5,000 and C = c
Ratio of time investment = a × 6 : (a + 5000) × 12 : c × 6
A : B : C = a : (2a + 10,000) : c
Statement I: The profit share of B and C was 5 times the profit share of A.
(2a + 10,000) + c = 5a
c = 3a – 10,000
A : B : C = a : (2a + 10,000) : 3a – 10,000
Total = a + 2a + 10,000 + 3a – 10,000 = 6a

So, statement I is alone sufficient
Statement II: The investment of C was Rs. 10,000 less than thrice the investment of A.
c = 3a – 10,000
A : B : C = a : (2a + 10,000) : 3a – 10,000
Total = a + 2a + 10,000 + 3a – 10,000 = 6a

So, statement II is alone sufficient
So, data in statement I or Statement II is sufficient
Hence, option C is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A mixture has milk and water in the ratio of 3 : 2. 20 liters of the mixture is taken out and then 20 liters of milk and 20 liters of water is added. What is the quantity of milk in the final mixture?
Statement I: The difference between the quantity of milk and water in the final mixture is 16 liters.
Statement II: The ratio of the quantity of milk to that of water in the final mixture is 17 : 13.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Let milk = 3x and water = 2x
In the final mixture:

Using Statement I :
3x + 8 – (2x + 12) = 16
x = 20
2x + 12 – (3x + 8) = 16
x = – 12
So, statement I alone is sufficient.
Using Statement II :
(3x + 8) : (2x + 12) = 17 : 13
x = 20
So, statement II is alone sufficient.
So, statement I alone or II alone is sufficient.
Hence, option C is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A book is marked 60% above its cost price and sold after two successive discounts. What is the percentage profit on the book?
Statement I: The ratio of the amount of the first discount to the amount of the second discount is 4 : 9.
Statement II: If the second discount was not given, the amount of profit would have been 450% more.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
CP : MP = 100 : 160
CP = 100a and MP = 160a
Statement I or II alone is not sufficient
Using both statements I and II:
Let D1 = 4x and D2 = 9x
SP = 160a – 13x
Profit = 60a –13x
Profit without the second discount = 60a – 4x
60a – 4x : 60a – 13x = 550 : 100
x = 4a
Profit = 60a – 13 × 4a = 8a
CP = 100a and Profit = 8a
We can calculate the percentage profit
So, both the statements are together necessary.
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
The length of the diagonals of two adjacent walls of a room are √170 m and √193 m. What is the volume of the room?
Statement I: The floor area of the room is 132 m2.
Statement II: The perimeter of the floor of the room is 46 m.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
 
l2 + h2 = 193 and b2 + h2 = 170
l2 – b2 = 23 --------------- (1)
Using Statement I:
l × b = 132 --------------- (2)
Using equations 1 and 2 we can find the value of l and b, and therefore h
Volume = l × b × h
So, statement I is alone sufficient.
Using Statement II:
2(l + b) = 46
l + b = 23 --------------- (3)
Using equations 1 and 3 we can find the value of l and b, and therefore h
Volume = l × b × h
So, statement II is alone sufficient.
Hence, option C is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A boat is 1.25 times as fast along a stream as it is in still water. What will be the time taken by the boat to cover a distance of 80 km upstream and return to the starting point?
Statement I: The time taken by the boat to cover 80 km along the stream is 1/5th of the time taken to cover 240 km against the stream.
Statement II: The boat covers a certain distance in still water in 9 hours and takes 12 hours to cover the same distance in upstream.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data given in both I & II together are not sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Let still water speed be b and stream speed be c
b + c = 1.25b
b : c = 4 : 1
Statement I:

b : c = 4/1
Statement II:
b : (b – c) = 12 : 9
b : c = 4 : 1
Using both the statements also, we will get only b : c = 4 : 1
So, both the statements together are insufficient
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
The ratio of the cost price of three items A, B and C is in the ratio 6 : 5 : 4, respectively. The cost price and selling price of the 3 items are integers and less than Rs. 100. If the cost prices of 3 items are multiples of 5, what is the cost price of C?
Statement I  A is sold at a profit of Rs. 12.
Statement II: B and A are sold at the same price and the profit on B is Rs. 10 more than the profit on A.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

T.S Academy answered
Cost prices and selling prices are less than Rs. 100
CP of A : B : C = 6 : 5 : 4
Possible combinations of CP are (30, 25, 20), (60, 50, 40), (90, 75, 60)
Using Statement I :
Profit on A is Rs. 12
So, the CP of A cannot be 90
As SP will be 102 and it cannot be more than 100
Possible combinations of CP of (A, B, C) are (30, 25, 20) and (60, 50, 40)
But, we cannot find a single value of CP
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II :
B and A are sold at the same price and profit on B is Rs. 10 more than profit on A.
Only possible when cost price of A is Rs. 10 more than that of B
Possible combination of CP of (A, B, C) is (60, 50, 40)
So, cost price of C is Rs. 40
So, statement II is alone sufficient.
Hence, option B is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
A, B and C invested in a business for one year. What is the profit share of B out of a total profit of Rs. 7200?
Statement I : A invested half the total amount invested by B and C together.
Statement II : If A and C double their investment and the total profit amount remains the same, B would receive Rs. 700 less profit and A would receive Rs. 300 more profit.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
Using Statement I :
Ratio of profit share of A : (B + C) = 1 : 2

But we cannot find the amount of profit of B.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II :
Let the initial profit be a, b and c
As the total profit remains the same
(a + 300), (b – 700) and (c + 400)
As both A and C double their investment, the ratio of their profit remains the same.

a/c = 3/4
But we cannot find the profit share of B.
So, statement II alone is not sufficient.
Using both Statement I and II:
Ratio of profit share of A : (B + C) = 1 : 2
A : C = 3 : 4
A : B : C = 3 : 2 : 4
So, both the statements are together necessary.
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
PQ is a track and R is its mid-point. Suraj is at point P and Vimal is at point Q. What is the length of the track PQ
Statement I: If Suraj and Vimal run toward each other they meet at a point which is 80m away from point R.
Statement II: The time taken by Suraj to cover PR is 7/18 times the time taken by Vimal to cover PQ.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

T.S Academy answered
Using Statement I:
We do not have the speed comparison of Suraj And Vimal
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II:
Ratio of the speed of Suraj : Vimal = 18 : 14
We do not have any information about the length of track.
So, statement II alone is not sufficient.
Using both Statement I and II :
Ratio of the speed of Suraj : Vimal = 18 : 14
Difference between the distance covered = 2 × 80m

So, both the statements are together necessary.
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
‘x’ and ‘y’ are positive integers such that 5x + 3y = 46. What is the difference between ‘x’ and ‘y’?
Statement I: x + 3 is prime.
Statement II: x + y is not prime.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data given in both I & II together are not sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
5x + 3y = 46

For
y = 2, x = 8
y = 7, x = 5
y = 12, x = 2
Using Statement I : x + 3 is prime
8 + 3 = 11
5 + 3 = 8
2 + 3 = 5
Still, we are left with two choices for the value of x (8 and 2)
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using Statement II : x + y is not prime.
x + y = 2 + 8 = 10
x + y = 7 + 5 = 12
x + y = 12 + 2 = 14
As we cannot rule out any possibility
So, statement II alone is not sufficient.
Using both Statements I and II :
For x = 8, and x = 2
x + 3 is prime and x + y is not prime
So, both the statements are together insufficient.
Hence, option D is correct.

Directions: In the questions below consists of a question and 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 both the statements and give answer:
What is the value of X and Y in the number 2X7Y00?
Statement I: 2X7Y00 is divisible by 8 and 9.
Statement II: 2X7Y00 is divisible by 11.
  • a)
    If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • b)
    If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • c)
    If data either in statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • d)
    If data given in both I & II together are not sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Statement I: 2X7Y00 is divisible by 8 and 9
Y00 is divisible by 8
So, Y can be 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
2 + X + 7 + Y is divisible by 9
So, X + Y = 0, 9, 18
Multiple possibilities for X and Y.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Statement II: 2X7Y00 is divisible by 11
(2 + 7 + 0) – (X + Y + 0) = Multiple of 11
So, X + Y = 9
But we can’t find the value of X and Y.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Using both the Statements:
X + Y = 9
Y can be 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
We get no definite value of X and Y
So, both the statements are together insufficient.
Hence, option D is correct.

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