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In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer. Among 5 Sticks, U, R, N, S and T each having a different height, which Stick is the tallest? (I) N is taller than only one Stick. S is shorter than R but taller than U (II) S is taller than T
Both statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not
Both statements I and II together (and not statement 1 alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the question. Question ID : 4410091332911 Option 1 ID : 4410095263237 Option 2 ID : 4410095263238 Option 3 ID : 4410095263239 Option 4 ID : 4410095263236 Status : Answered Chosen Option : D
Both statements I and II together (and not statement 1 alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the question. Question ID : 4410091332911 Option 1 ID : 4410095263237 Option 2 ID : 4410095263238 Option 3 ID : 4410095263239 Option 4 ID : 4410095263236 Status : Answered Chosen Option : D
Always fix the definite positions first; when constraints overlap across statements, combine them to see if a unique tallest person emerges.
Always fix the definite positions first; when constraints overlap across statements, combine them to see if a unique tallest person emerges.
Analyze Statement I
From 'N is taller than only one stick', we place N at the 2nd position from the bottom (_ _ _ N _). S is shorter than R but taller than U (R > S > U). Combined, we have (R, S, U) and N at 2nd from bottom, leaving the remaining positions for R, S, U, and T.
Analyze Statement II
Statement II says S > T. Integrating this with Statement I, we know the relative order of R, S, U and the position of N. We have R > S > U and S > T. Also, N is 2nd from bottom. If U or T is at the bottom, N is above it.
Synthesis
Combining all: N is 2nd from bottom. R > S > U. S > T. We have R, S, U, T, N. Since R > S and S > U and S > T, R must be the tallest. We have enough info to conclude R is the tallest.
A: Incorrect because both statements together provide enough information to determine the tallest stick. B: Incorrect as statement II alone does not define the position of R or N. C: Incorrect as statement I alone leaves the relative position of T unknown.
D is correct because by combining both statements, we establish the hierarchy R > S > (U and T) with N fixed at 2nd from bottom, confirming R is the tallest.
In ranking problems, always count the number of entities (here 5) and draw empty slots to visualize the constraints accurately.
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