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:
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:
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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