Multiple choice

Who among A, B, C, D, E is shortest?

Statement : 1: C is taller than A not as tall as E. 2: D is taller than E and B is shorter than A.

  1. Statement 1 alone is sufficient to answer the question.

  2. Statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question.

  3. Either statement 1 or statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question.

  4. Neither statement 1 or statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question.

  5. Both statements 1 and 2 are is sufficient to answer the question.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Yes correct choice.

From the statement 1: C is taller than A not as tall as E . Means E > C> A

From the 2nd statment : D is taller than E and B is shorter than A. Means D> E and A> B

When combining D>E>C>A>B 

So, B is the shortest .

Both statements are necessary to answer the question.

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