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Directions to Solve

In each of the following problems, there is one question and three statements I, II and III given below the question. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements carefully and find which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the given question. Choose the correct alternative in each question.

6. 

Question: In a certain code, 'XYZ' means 'We are friends'. Which letter stands for 'We' ?

Statements:

  1. 'PYN' means 'They are classmates'.
  2. 'ZMS' means 'We love them'.
  3. 'PX' means 'Hello friends',
A. Only II
B. Only I and III
C. All I, II and III
D. Either I only or II only
E. None of these
7. 

Question: Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ?

Statements:

  1. T is not the shortest.
  2. R is taller than S but shorter than Q.
  3. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.
A. Only I and II
B. Either II only or I and III only
C. Only II
D. Only II and III
E. None of these
8. 

Question: Four subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology - were taught in four consecutive periods of one hour each starting from 8.00 a.m. At what time was the Chemistry period scheduled ?

Statements:

  1. Mathematics period ended at 10.00 a.m., which was preceded by Biology.
  2. Physics was scheduled in the last period.
  3. Mathematics period was immediately followed by Chemistry.
A. Only I
B. Either I only or II only
C. Only II
D. Only II and III
E. Only I and either II or III
9. 

Question: What is the total monthly salary of Vasu ?

Statements:

  1. Vasu's basic salary is Rs 100 more than Rajan's salary who also serves in Vasu's company.
  2. Other allowances drawn by Rajan besides his basic salary are Rs 2000 per month which is Rs 50 less than Vasu's salary.
  3. Rajan's basic salary is Rs 1550 per month,
A. Only II
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and II
D. Only I and III
E. All I, II and III
10. 

Question: Who is the tallest among six boys P, T, N, D, Q and R ?

Statements:

  1. P is taller than D and N but not-as tall as T.
  2. R is taller than Q but not as tall as T.
  3. Q is not taller than T and R.
A. Only I and II
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and III
D. All I, II and III
E. Only I and either II or III