Question

If we assume a constant reading rate, can Sunil finish the book in 6 hours?
Statement I: Sunil reads 54 pages an hour.
Statement II: In 2 hours, he reads half the book.

• A. If Statement I alone is sufficient but statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
• B. If Statement II alone is sufficient but statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
• C. If both Statement I and II together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient.
• D. If Statement I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Hint:

For data sufficiency questions, always check if a single statement provides a definite answer before combining them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

1. Analyzing Statement I:
- Sunil reads 54 pages per hour, but we do not know the total number of pages in the book.
- Not sufficient.
2. Analyzing Statement II:
- If he reads half the book in 2 hours, he will complete the entire book in \(2 \times 2 = 4\) hours.
- Sufficient to answer the question.
Thus, Statement II alone is sufficient.