General Studies · Data Sufficiency
Five metal pieces S, U, A, D, and B are arranged in descending order of their weights. Which information statement(s) is/are required to find the metal piece that is third from the top? Statements: (a) A is heavier than S and B, and is less heavy than U, who is not the heaviest. (b) B is heavier than S only.
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- 1Either (a) or (b) alone is sufficient.
- 2Statement (b) alone is sufficient but (a) is not necessary.
- 3Statement (a) alone is sufficient but (b) is not necessary.
- 4Both (a) and (b) together are necessary and sufficient.✓
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Both (a) and (b) together are necessary and sufficient.
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