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Question: Among A, B, C, D, E and F, who is the heaviest? Statements: A and D are heavier than B, E and F but none of them is the heaviest. A is heavier than D but lighter than C.

I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
Either I or II is sufficient
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Both I and II are sufficient

Correct Answer: I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient

Explanation:

From I, we conclude that since none of A and D is the heaviest and each one of B, E and F is lighter than both A and D, so C is the heaviest.

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