Question
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Number Systems
In a general body election, 3 candidates, P, Q and R were contesting for a membership of the board.
How many votes did each receive?
(I) p received 17 votes more than q and 103 votes more than r.
(II) Total votes cast were 1703.
A
Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.
B
Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
C
Both statement I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
D
Both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Answer
Both statement I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Both statement I and II together are necessary to answer the question.