Question
Data Interpretation Question on Statements and Inferences
The average weight of Abhi and Deeru is 40 kg. What is the average weight of Abhi, Banu, Chaitu and Deeru?
Statement 1: Average weight of Abhi, Banu and Chaitu is 45 kg
Statement 2: Average weight of Banu, Chaitu and Deeru is 40 kg
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
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
both the statements together are needed to answer the question
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): both the statements together are needed to answer the question