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How is 'go' written in code? I and II given. Which is sufficient?
- Both together necessary
- Data in statement II alone sufficient
- Either I or II alone sufficient
- Both together not sufficient
Correct answer: Both together necessary
Solution
To decode 'go' uniquely, both statements together are required. Neither statement alone gives enough coded sentences with 'go' appearing alongside known words.
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