Data Sufficiency: Marks Comparison
XAT 2016 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Easy · Quantitative Ability
Anita, Biplove, Cheryl, Danish, Emily and Feroze compared their marks among themselves. Anita scored the highest marks, Biplove scored more than Danish. Cheryl scored more than at least two others and Emily had not scored the lowest.
Statement I: Exactly two members scored less than Cheryl. Statement II: Emily and Feroze scored the same marks.
Which of the following statements would be sufficient to identify the one with the lowest marks?
- A.
Statement I only.
- B.
Statement II only.
- C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are required together.
- D.
Neither Statement I nor Statement II is sufficient.
- E.
Either Statement I or Statement II is sufficient.
B
Explanation
Anita is highest. . Emily is not lowest. Statement II: , so neither nor scored lowest. Since is highest, scored more than at least two others, and , Danish () must be the lowest scorer. Thus Statement II alone is sufficient.
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