Multiple choice

The question given below contains two statements giving certain data. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the question. Ratio of prices of two different cars is 1 : 1.5. What would be the price of the first car if discounts of 15% and 18% are given on both the cars respectively? I. Difference of discounts on the two cars is Rs. 12,300. II. Discount on the second car is Rs. 11,589.

  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 together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the prices be P and 1.5P. Discount on first = 0.15P, discount on second = 0.27P. Statement I: 0.12P = 12300 gives P = 102500 (sufficient). Statement II: 0.27P = 11589 gives P = 42900 (sufficient). Each statement alone is sufficient.

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