Question

A question is given, followed by two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.
Question:
Among five objects, V, W, X, Y and Z, V weighs as much as X. Which object is the second heaviest among all?
Statements:
I. Y is twice as heavy as W. W is 1.5 times as heavy as Z. W and Z together weigh as much as V and X together.
II. Y is twice as heavy as Z. Both Y and W together weigh as much as X and Z together.

• A. Statement I alone is sufficient
• B. Statement II alone is sufficient
• C. Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient
• D. Both statements I and II are needed

Hint:

For questions about relative weights or comparisons, focus on statements that provide enough direct relationships between the objects to allow for a clear ordering.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Statement I gives enough information to determine the weight relationships among the objects and hence identify which object is the second heaviest.
- Statement II does not provide enough direct comparisons to determine the second heaviest object, so it is not sufficient on its own.