Multiple choice

The question given below contain two statements giving certain data. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the question? What will be Praveen's age after 4 years? I. The ratio between the present ages of Praveen and Shekhar is 2 : 3 respectively. II. Shekhar is 6 years older than Praveen.

  1. If statement I alone is sufficient but statement II alone is not sufficient.

  2. If statement II alone is sufficient but statement I alone is not sufficient.

  3. If each statement alone (either I or II) is sufficient.

  4. If statement I and II together are not sufficient.

  5. If both statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Statement I: Praveen:Shekhar = 2:3. Let ages be 2x and 3x. Need one more equation to find x. Statement II: Shekhar = Praveen + 6. This gives 3x = 2x + 6, so x = 6. Praveen's present age = 2 × 6 = 12. After 4 years = 16. Neither statement alone is sufficient, but together they are sufficient.