Multiple choice

Following questions contain two statements as statement I and statement II. You have to determine which statement/s is/are necessary to answer the question and give answer as, What will the difference between the ages of Anil and Ritu after 5 years? Statement I: The ratio of present ages of Anil and his mother Ritu is 2:5. Statement II: The ratio of present age of Anil and his age after 5 years is 2:3.

  1. The data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question

  2. The data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question

  3. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question

  4. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

  5. The data given in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

From Statement I: Anil:Ritu = 2:5, so Anil = 2x, Ritu = 5x. Current difference = 3x. From Statement II: Anil:(Anil + 5) = 2:3, giving 3×Anil = 2×(Anil + 5), so Anil = 10 years. Then Ritu = 25 years. After 5 years, Anil = 15, Ritu = 30, difference = 15 years. Both statements are necessary.