Question

Ravi spent less than Rs. 75 to buy 1 kg each of potato, onion, and gourd. Which was costliest?
A. 2 kg potato + 1 kg gourd<1 kg potato + 2 kg gourd.
B. 1 kg potato + 2 kg onion = 1 kg onion + 2 kg gourd.

• A. The question can be answered by using one of the statements alone but not by using the other statement alone
• B. The question can be answered by using either of the statements alone
• C. The question can be answered by using both statements together but not by either statement alone
• D. The question cannot be answered on the basis of the two statements

Hint:

Price comparison inequalities can reveal highest price without knowing exact values.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

From A: Comparing costs directly gives relation between potato and gourd prices — sufficient to know costliest.
From B: Equation alone does not tell which is costliest.
Hence only A is sufficient. \[ \boxed{\text{Only one statement (A) sufficient}} \]