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Introduction / Context:We need Supriya’s exact age. Reasoning: I: S = P + 3 (S = Supriya, P = Priya). Infinite possibilities without absolute values. II: P : R = 3 : 4 (R = Reshma). No link to S or absolute ages. I + II: Still no absolute age; the pair gives only relations, not totals. Final Answer:Both statements together are not sufficient.

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What is Supriya’s present age? I. Supriya is 3 years older than Priya. II. The ratio of Priya’s and Reshma’s ages is 3 : 4.

Difficulty: Easy

Statement I alone is sufficient; Statement II alone is not
Statement II alone is sufficient; Statement I alone is not
Either Statement I alone or Statement II alone is sufficient
Both statements together are not sufficient
None of these

Correct Answer: Both statements together are not sufficient

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:We need Supriya’s exact age.

Reasoning:

I: S = P + 3 (S = Supriya, P = Priya). Infinite possibilities without absolute values.
II: P : R = 3 : 4 (R = Reshma). No link to S or absolute ages.
I + II: Still no absolute age; the pair gives only relations, not totals.

Final Answer:Both statements together are not sufficient.

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