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6 persons (L,M,N,O,P,Q) sit around a circle facing centre. What is Q's position with respect to M? I. L is 2nd to left of O who is immediately left of P. II. M and N are immediate neighbours; M is immediately left of L.
- Data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
- Data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
- Data in statements I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
- Data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct answer: Data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Solution
I alone: L=2nd left of O, O=immediate left of P. O,L,P placed but M,N,Q undefined. II alone: M=immediate left of L, M-N neighbours. M,N,L placed but Q undefined. Together: full circle arranged → Q's relative position to M determined.
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