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Q: What is the total number of students in the class? Statements 1. Mr. X's rank was 15th from the top in the class. 2. Mr. X's rank was 26th from the bottom in the class.
  • A. Both 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question
  • B. 2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • C. 1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question
  • D. Either 1 or 2 is sufficient to answer the question.
Correct Answer: Option A - From statement 1 and statement 2, we obtain- Total number of students in class = (15+26)–1 = 41–1 = 40 Hence, to answer the question statement 1 and 2 both are sufficient together.
A. From statement 1 and statement 2, we obtain- Total number of students in class = (15+26)–1 = 41–1 = 40 Hence, to answer the question statement 1 and 2 both are sufficient together.

Explanations:

From statement 1 and statement 2, we obtain- Total number of students in class = (15+26)–1 = 41–1 = 40 Hence, to answer the question statement 1 and 2 both are sufficient together.