Question

If $a≠b$, what is the value of $a+b$?

1. $a^2-(b^2÷a)=b=6$
2. $(a+b)^2=36$

This questions has a problem and two statements, number I and II. Decide if the information given in the statement is sufficient for answering the problem. Mark the answer:

• A. Statement I by itself is sufficient to answer the question, but statement II by itself is not.
• B. Statement II by itself is sufficient to answer the question, but statement I by itself is not.
• C. Statements I and II taken together are sufficient to answer the question, even though neither statement by itself is sufficient.
• D. Either statement by itself is sufficient to answer the question.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Statement II by itself is sufficient to answer the question, but statement I by itself is not.

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): If statement II by itself is sufficient to answer the question, but statement I by itself is not.