Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: II and III only
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The total flooring cost equals (area in m^2) * (rate per m^2). Thus, to compute the total cost as a number, we need the area and the unit rate. Perimeter data is irrelevant unless it helps derive area, which it does not here without more side information.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Cost = Area * Rate. Sufficiency means identifying the minimal set of statements that provide both quantities.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Using II + III: Cost = 336 * 550, a unique numeric value ⇒ sufficient.Using I + III: We have the rate but not the area; perimeter alone does not fix area (many length–breadth pairs share the same perimeter), so insufficient.Using I + II: We have the area but no rate; cannot compute monetary total ⇒ insufficient.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Any two” is false since (I, II) and (I, III) fail. “All I, II, III” is overkill; (II, III) already suffice.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming a rectangle’s perimeter fixes its area; it does not without at least one side.
Final Answer:
Statements II and III only.
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