In a class of 30 students, Reshma secured the third rank among the girls, while her brother Kishor studying in the same class secured the sixth rank in the whole class. Between the two, who had a better overall rank? 1. Kishor was among the top 25% of the boys merit list in the class in which 60% were boys. 2. There were three boys among the top five rank holders, and three girls among the top ten rank holders. Options: A . &nbspStatement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient. B . &nbspStatement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient. C . &nbspEACH statement ALONE is sufficient. D . &nbspBOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient. E . &nbspStatement (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

In a class of 30 students, Reshma secured the third rank among the girls, while

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In a class of 30 students, Reshma secured the third rank among the girls, while her brother Kishor studying in the same class secured the sixth rank in the whole class. Between the two, who had a better overall rank?
1. Kishor was among the top 25% of the boys merit list in the class in which 60% were boys.
2. There were three boys among the top five rank holders, and three girls among the top ten rank holders.

Options:

A . Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.

B . Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.

C . EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

D . BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

E . Statement (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

Answer: Option B
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B
option (b)Statement A: Cannot say anything.Statement B: Because amongst the Top 5 → 3 are boys, 2 are girls. And Reshma is thirdamong the girls and Kishor is 6th.We can conclude.Answer (b) statement II is sufficient.

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