Data Sufficiency — Heaviest Bag (P, Q, R, S, T) Which bag is the heaviest? I. Q is heavier than R and S. T is heavier than only P. II. Exactly three bags are lighter than R. Also, Q weighs 50 kg, which is 2 kg more than R.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Statement II alone is sufficient; Statement I alone is not sufficient.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We rank five bags by weight to identify the heaviest using partial order and one numeric gap.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • I: Q>R,S and T>only P (so T is second-lightest). Heaviest remains ambiguous among Q and perhaps another bag.
  • II: Three bags lighter than R ⇒ only one heavier than R. Also Q = R + 2 kg ⇒ Q is heavier than R.


Concept / Approach:
If only one bag is heavier than R and Q is heavier than R, then Q must be that unique heavier bag, i.e., Q is the heaviest.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) From II: position R as second heaviest (only one heavier).2) With Q = R + 2 kg ⇒ Q is heavier than R; thus Q is the unique heaviest.3) From I alone, candidates remain; cannot fix the heaviest.


Verification / Alternative check:
No other bag can exceed Q under II without violating “exactly three lighter than R”.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
I alone insufficient; both together not needed; either alone false since only II suffices.


Common Pitfalls:
Misreading “exactly three lighter than R” (it places R second highest).


Final Answer:
Statement II alone is sufficient.

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