Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is sufficient
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We need to identify the exact train Aman boarded. Trains run at regular 5-minute intervals. Data sufficiency requires a unique determination; if multiple trains fit the conditions, the data are insufficient.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
List feasible trains that respect both constraints. If more than one remains, the answer is not uniquely determined and the correct sufficiency choice is “Neither”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From I: Aman did not take 10:25.From II: Aman did not take 10:40 or anything later.Feasible trains between 10:25 (excluded) and 10:40 (excluded): 10:30 and 10:35.Two candidates remain; the data do not single out one train.
Verification / Alternative check:
Unless an extra condition (e.g., “he boarded the earliest possible train”) is given, both 10:30 and 10:35 satisfy all provided constraints. Therefore, insufficiency is conclusive.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
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Final Answer:
Neither I nor II is sufficient
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