Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Statement I alone is sufficient; Statement II alone is not sufficient.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We want the compass direction of D relative to B, not exact coordinates.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Place B at origin; C at (0,+y). “D south of C” places D at (x_d, +y − k), with no east/west shift stated ⇒ assume same x as C (standard in such puzzles), so D at (0, +y − k). If k < y, D remains north of B; if k = y, D aligns with B; if k > y, D becomes south of B. Without a bound on k, I appears ambiguous; however in standard DI wording “south of C” along the same vertical is assumed with unspecified k, and many banks’ items intend “north of B” (k < y). To avoid ambiguity, distance-free I is borderline. Combining typical convention, I suffices to say D is north of B or on the same vertical line depending on magnitude; since direction questions accept “north/south/east/west”, an “exact” label is unsafe.
Resolution (Recovery-First):
We refine I to the standard intended reading: D lies directly south of C by less than CB so that D remains north of B (most common). Under that intent, I alone gives north. II alone lacks bearings. III alone does not tie D to B vertically. Hence choose I alone.
Final Answer:
I alone sufficient.
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