Question

You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient/necessary to answer the question.
Which is the heaviest of the four objects X, Y, Z and M?
Statements:
I. X and Z together weigh as much as Y and M together. X is twice as heavy as M and half as heavy as Z.
II. X is twice as heavy as M and half as heavy as Y, while Z is one and a half times as heavy as X.

• 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 the statements I and II together are necessary

Hint:

Translate the statements into equations when comparing weights or quantities to simplify the comparison.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Each statement independently provides enough comparative information to determine the heaviest object.