Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Both Statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:We must uniquely identify a weekday using two range constraints.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Intersect the candidate sets from both statements.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From I, candidates are Thu/Fri/Sat.From II, candidates are Sat/Sun/Mon.Intersection = {Sat}. Hence, the birthday must be on Saturday.Verification / Alternative check:No other day satisfies both inequalities simultaneously; the intersection is a singleton.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Misreading boundaries ('after' excludes the day mentioned; 'before' excludes the endpoint).
Final Answer:Both together are sufficient (Saturday).
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