Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question you have to find out that which of the following statement/statements are redundant for determining the answer of given question or can be dispensed with. What will be the sum of the ages of M and D after 12 years? I. M's present age is 5/3 of D's present age. II. After 5 years, the ratio of M's age to D's age will be 8 : 5. III. The difference between the present ages of M and D is equal to D's age 10 years ago.

  1. Only I or II

  2. Only II or III

  3. Only I or III

  4. Any one of the three

  5. Any two of the three
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements provide information about the relationship between M and D's ages. Any one of the statements is sufficient to define the relationship and solve for the ages, making the others redundant.

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