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In how many days does Arun alone complete the work? I. Arun and [another person] together complete the work in X days. II. [Additional info about individual rates].

1. Statement I alone is sufficient.
2. Statement II alone is sufficient.
3. Statements I and II taken together are sufficient.
4. Neither statement is sufficient.

Correct answer: Statements I and II taken together are sufficient.

Solution

Statement I gives the combined rate but not individual rates. Statement II provides additional info that, together with I, allows determining Arun's individual work rate. Both together are needed.

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