Multiple choice

Directions: The question below is followed by two statements I and II. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and choose the correct alternative.

What is the mother's present age? I. Present ages of mother and child are in the ratio 5 : 1. II. Four years hence, the ratio of the ages of mother and child will be 17 : 5.

  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 in statement I alone or in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

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

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

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Combining both the statements, we can find her present age.