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Among five friends who is the tallest ? I. D is taller than A and C. II. B is shorter than E but taller than D.

If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question
If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Correct Answer: If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From I, we have : D > A , D> C,

From II, we have : E >B > D.

Combining the above two, we get : E > B> D> (A and C).

So, E is the tallest.

Clearly, both the statements are needed to answer the question

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