Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Data Sufficiency
The questions below consists of a question and three statements numbered I, II and II given below it. You have to study the questions and decide that the data in which of the statements are sufficient to answer the questions.
Who earns most among M, N, P, Q and R?
I. M earns less than P but not less than R.
II. Q earns more than M but not equal to N.
III. N earns more than M and R.
Only I and II or only I and III
I and II only
Question cannot be answered even with information in all three statements.
Only I and III
Question cannot be answered even with information in all three statements.
Solution
As per given above statements , we can see that
I. P>M,M>R or, M=R
II. Q>M,Q>NQ or, Q<N
III. N>RM
So, by combining anyone with the other or even by combining all, we cannot reach any conclusion about who earns most.
The correct option is (C): Question cannot be answered even with information in all three statements.