Question

Zakib spends 30% of his income on children's education, 20% on recreation and 10% on healthcare. The corresponding percentage for Supriyo are 40%, 25%, and 13%. Who spends more on children's education?
A. Zakib spends more on recreation than Supriyo.
B. Supriyo spends more on healthcare than Zakib.

• 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:

When comparing amounts from percentages, always check if absolute values or a fixed common income are known.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

We know Zakib spends 30% of his income on education, Supriyo spends 40%. However, without their actual incomes, we cannot compare the absolute amounts spent.
Statement A tells us Zakib spends more on recreation than Supriyo, but this does not help determine incomes or education expenditure directly.
Statement B tells us Supriyo spends more on healthcare than Zakib, but again does not relate to total income.
Even together, the two statements do not provide a link between incomes, so the question cannot be answered. \[ \boxed{\text{Cannot be determined}} \]