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Question: In a row of five children A, B, C, D and E, who is standing in the middle? Statements: D is to the immediate right of E and B is to the immediate left of E. B is at the extreme left of the, row.

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: Both I and II are sufficient

Explanation:

From I, we have the order: B, E, D.

From II, B is at the extreme left of the row.

Thus, considering both I and II, we conclude that among the five children, D is the third and hence the middle child in the row.

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