Data Sufficiency Question 27

Directions : Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and

(Bank of Baroda PO Exam. 14.08.2014)

Give answer (1) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

Give answer (2) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question. Give answer (3) if the data in Statement I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

Give answer (4) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Give answer (5) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

  1. What is the speed of train?

I. The train crosses a signal post in 24 seconds

II. The train is 350 metre long and it crosses a 750 metre long platform in 55 seconds.

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Correct Answer: 27. (2)

Solution: 27. (2) From statement II Speed of train

$=\frac{\text { Length of (platform }+ \text { train) }}{\text { Time taken in crossing }}$

$=\frac{750+350}{55}=\frac{1100}{55}$

$=20 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{sec}$