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Data Interpretation Question on Syllogism

A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours, while a leak not at the bottom of the tank can empty upto it in 3 hours. If both are operated simultaneously and initially the tank is full, when the tank will be full upto the height of the leak?
Statement 1: The leak is developed at a one-third height of the tank
Statement 2: The leak takes 3 hours to empty the tank upto its height

A

Statement (1) alone is sufficient to answer the question

B

Statement (2) alone is sufficient to answer the question

C

Both the statements together are needed to answer the question

D

Either statement (1) alone or statement (2) alone is sufficient to answer the question

E

Neither statement (1) nor statement (2) suffices to answer the question

Answer

Statement (1) alone is sufficient to answer the question

Explanation

Solution

The Correct Option is (A):Statement (1) alone is sufficient to answer the question