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Directions: The question below consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), in which certain data is given. Decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the question. Using the data provided in the statements and knowledge of mathematics and everyday facts, mark the following: How far is point A from point B? 1. James drove from A to B in 5 hours. 2. When James drove from A to B, his average speed is 50 mph.

  1. If statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question

  2. If statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question

  3. If both statements (1) and (2) together are sufficient to answer the question, but neither statement alone is sufficient

  4. If each statement alone is sufficient to answer the question

  5. If statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient to answer the question and an additional data, that is specific to the problem, is needed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Distance = Speed * Time. Statement 1 gives time, Statement 2 gives speed. Neither alone gives distance, but together they provide both variables needed.

AI explanation

To find distance, we use the formula distance = speed multiplied by time. Statement (1) provides the time of 5 hours, but without speed, it is insufficient. Statement (2) provides the average speed of 50 mph, but without time, it is insufficient. Using both together, the distance is calculated as 5 hours multiplied by 50 mph, which equals 250 miles.

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